For many of us, social media sites like Twitter and Facebook have radicalized how we keep up with our personal lives. Lately, those same networks have begun to creep into the professional world as well, unleashing new opportunities for gathering information and staying connected. While some have embraced the changes, others may be wondering if […]
Read MoreThis article will review how to attain continuous compliance with a new Element of Performance (EP)—EC.02.04.03, EP 14, maintenance of nuclear medical equipment, which was added as a requirement in January 1, 2010—and two other Joint Commission medical equipment standards: EC.01.01.01 EP 7, Medical Equipment Management Plan; and EC.02.01.01 EP 11, Management of Recalls. Background […]
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As long careful planning and adequate time to accomplish each task, clinical engineers should be able to get devices networked and have the confidence that any data being output from those devices will be readily available when needed by clinical staff.
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Julie Kirst, Editor I have just returned from Tampa and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) conference. It was great to connect in person with so many of you, and thanks to all who stopped by our booth. There is a lot to do at AAMI between seeing all the exhibits, attending […]
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The world of wireless networking often resembles a murky lake. The water may be calm, but unseen, tangled weeds lie just under the surface. Even biomeds who would rather be handling a screwdriver or soldering gun now must dive into that water, whether they want to or not. According to Rick Hampton, wireless communications manager […]
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