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“I know you don’t know me that well, and while I can understand your comment, you need to know it does not apply to me. I am very excited for this challenge and my family is totally supportive of me, as I hope yours is of you. In my last job, I traveled on a regular basis, so I know what to expect; but I appreciate your concern. I’m not sure travel was ever very glamorous. Has that been your experience? The work I am doing is very important to me, and I know that I have much to contribute with this next challenge. What are the next steps?”

SPBS has been servicing and evolving with health care for over 40 years. We understand your hurdles, environment and struggles. We can help in-house or third-party programs during this challenging period in our industry. SPBS is your one-stop shop solution.  

BayCare is the leading not-for-profit health care system serving the health care needs of those in the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions. The system includes 15 hospitals.

ISO certification is a valuable asset for many companies. It is a way to prove to customers that you place a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. The ISO 13485 certification intended for medical device suppliers also ensures that your quality management system (QMS) conforms to and exceeds regulatory requirements such as the FDA 21 CFR 820.

At least the COVID-19 pandemic has stoked the right to repair movement. I am encouraged that we may actually see some positive change on this front. One side of this issue that I slightly overlooked is the impact this will have on our options for getting equipment serviced outside of the OEM. I would l like to share a story about a situation I experienced lately. It involves a CT scanner, the OEM and a third-party servicing company. Without the expertise of the company that I used we likely would not have gotten our problem solved. Luckily, the third-party servicer had the proprietary knowledge needed to solve our issue.

One of the biggest challenges with telemetry transmitters is protecting against fluid intrusion and contamination while being “worn” by a patient.

Third-party biomedical NOEM parts manufacturers play an essential role in keeping hospital assets up and running. Health systems and service organizations benefit by seeking strategic partnerships with 3rd-party NOEM parts manufacturers based on a shared commitment to patient-centered care. 

When asked for some final thoughts on mentoring, DelloStritto stated, “Just that you’re never too old or too far in your career to have a mentor. There is always someone you can learn from! The great thing about this field is that it is ever-changing, there will always be more to learn!” French felt that pairing current students with alumni mentors provided a very good opportunity for current students. He added, “the more resources to students or technicians, the better.” I could not agree more. Many thanks to Dalynn, Eian, Jack and Nathan for their contributions to this column and for being excellent mentors to our students.  

A little slip of the hands could cause trauma to a TEE probe, and according to years of data from first-hand experience and researching common failures, trauma is one of the leading reasons for costly repair services. In fact, many believe that “biting” is one of the primary causes of traumatic damage, yet research conducted by our Centers of Excellence show that poor transportation practices and poor set-up practices are a much higher cause.