January 2003
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Making Multivendor Service Work for You |
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by Laura Gater |
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Various healthcare regulatory agencies require that, in essence, “every healthcare
facility shall have in place a program to assess and control the clinical and physical
risks associated with the use of medical equipment — regardless of ownership.”
Generally, BMETs provide the first line of defense in that battle. But when the in-house
battalion needs reinforcements, it calls in an outside regiment. Lasting peace, not just
truce, comes to those who manage multivendor relationships successfully. |
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Opportunity Knocks: Are You Ready for PACS? |
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by Sydney Schuster |
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Technology stalks healthcare. As hospitals increasingly seek ways to cut costs in the
face of escalating technology purchases, a trend is emerging that’s as surprising as
it is effective: the “repurposing” of biomeds and clinical engineers as PACS
(picture archiving and communications system) support personnel. Transitioning to PACS
support also can provide a stalled career the boost it needs. Will you be ready to answer
the door when PACS opportunities come knocking? |
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2002 Compensation Pulse Check |
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by Marie S. Marchese |
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24x7 played the numbers recently — the Pulse Check numbers, that is, with readers
responding to the magazine’s annual request for compensation information. This latest round appears to continue a trend noted two Pulse Check surveys ago:
Starting salaries for new recruits are not only eclipsing the paychecks of those who have
been in the field for a half-dozen years, but they are closing in on the salaries of BMETs
with 10 or more years’ experience. |
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| COLUMNS |
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Editor's Note |
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by Marie S. Marchese |
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Carpe diem! |
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Personal Technology |
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by Walter S. Mossberg |
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Two new PDAs give you a real choice in price and design |
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Soapbox |
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by Dave Harrington |
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Is JCAHO driving increases in healthcare costs? |
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