Clinical engineers (CEs) and technology managers who want to better understand the convergence of medical technology with information technology (IT), establish stronger interfaces with their IT counterparts, and be prepared for the challenges of interoperability, can hone their IT knowledge next month in New Orleans. The Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) will hold […]
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Read MoreThe standards promulgated by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) are one of the primary drivers of clinical engineering programs. There are, however, several other organizations, including federal and state agencies, that set standards and regulations regarding the use of medical equipment in hospitals. JCAHO is an independent, not-for-profit organization. When congress passed […]
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