As technology aids clinicians and HTM professionals in improving workflows, identifying problems and working more efficiently, it also introduces new concerns that must be addressed. ECRIs annual health technology hazard report brings many of these concerns to light to protect patients and alert caregivers.
By K. Richard Douglas Large healthcare systems require a large HTM presence to keep the medical equipment inventory up to peak performance standards…
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a new Innovation Challenge titled, “READI-Home: Reducing Readmissions through Device Innovation for the Home.” The goal of this Innovation Challenge,…
The medical devices industry is witnessing one of the fastest growth spurts in software innovation in years. That uptick has played a core role in enabling new developments in diagnostic…
By Carol Davis-Smith Being a clinical engineer isn’t for the faint of heart. Ask the UCONN clinical engineering interns. They will tell you it’s demanding, confusing, intimidating, exciting and inspiring…
By Garrett Seeley There is an issue in the field that can make some people uncomfortable: dealing with dust. It is one of the least desirable aspects of repairing medical…
