February 2005

Features

	Employee Management 101
	by Sarah Schmelling
	How conscientious bosses hire the right people, resolve conflict, and keep biomeds motivated.


	Improvements in Progress
	by Liz Finch
	Suggested revisions to JCAHO equipment management standards seek to allow flexibility while ensuring reliable performance.


	Service Solutions: Culturing Relationships in the Clinical Lab
	by Dana Hinesly
	Feeling shut out? Diligence and technical expertise can increase biomed involvement.

COLUMNS

Editor's Note

by Kelly Stephens

Who’s Protecting My Privacy?

Soapbox

by Rick Schrenker

Checking Mediocrity

Departments

	Browser


	ICC Prep
	by David Harrington, PhD, and Mark Pilar
	Fetal Monitors


	Industry Insider
	by Lori Sichtermann
	United Medical Instruments


	Tools of the Trade
	Handheld patient simulators; multifunction electromedical tester; recruitment management system; and mercury-free thermometers introduced.


	Tech Focus
	Clinical information systems


	Calendar