Staff report
The recent Webinar Wednesday session “NIBP Testing Best Practices” achieved the highest registration and attendance numbers for 2020. The Fluke-sponsored webinar resulted in 696 registrations and 424 attendees for the live presentation. A recording of the webinar is available for on-demand viewing at WebinarWednesday.Live.
The 60-minute webinar featured Jerry Zion, global training manager at Fluke Biomedical. Zion discussed NIBP Testing Best Practices. The webinar provided attendees the opportunity to achieve the following:
• Learn the intended use of NIBP measurement
• Understand the technology and function of traditional and new innovation NIBP
• Learn the difference between testing accuracy and testing repeatability
• Learn the legal metrology for calibrating NIBP
Every attendee was a winner thanks to the valuable information contained in the presentation, but a couple of lucky attendees also won a prize. Carol Burke of Kimball, Utah won a Webinar Wednesday T-shirt and Doug Fletcher of Spectrum Healthcare, Michigan won a gift card.
Attendees provided feedback via a post-webinar survey that included the question “How would you describe Webinar Wednesday to your colleagues?”
“Great information for the novice and experienced tech alike. Always learn something new, and replace legend with facts, and reinforce good practices,” Biomedical Technician Analyst D. Fletcher said.
“A great way to keep learning and refreshing important concepts for our profession,” Biomedical Engineer S. Kulji said.
“A great way to keep up with the HTM industry and a great way to earn CEUs,” Clinical Engineer J. Wilkolak shared.
“This was one of the most educational ones I have attended,” stated Lead Biomed R. Naranjo.
“It is a nice educational way to listen to new trends or products that are out in the real world that sometimes benefit our team,” Biomedical Equipment Specialist S. Davis remarked.
“Very insightful discussion from experts, user-friendly to join and interactive learning as well,” Biomedical Engineer O. Canna said.
“Best online learning platform for healthcare technology management professionals,” Senior BMET S. Nadupparambath said.
“I always learn something that helps with my day to day. The mention of using a stethoscope by the clinician to verify the vitals monitor is an excellent example of what I learn from different folks in the biomed industry. Great idea and well presented,” said L. Shelman, BMET III.
“This webinar series is the most valuable resource for the HTM field. We learn new techniques, standard, testing methods, and etc. through this webinar series. You should not miss any single one if you want to be one of the best in your team,” T. Koh, MET, said.
“Very informative on the methods of blood pressure measurement and what steps to take during planned maintenance,” said B. Pierce, CBET 5 Team Lead.
“An excellent way to learn more about the medical devices field from the perspective from an actual medical devices company,” said M. Ferdinez, student.
“Valuable information shared with a mindfulness to reach BMETs of various backgrounds and experience,” said Clinical Engineering Manager J. Higgins.
“Awesome training and refresher,” said C. Hardenstein, BMET.
For more information, visit WebinarWednesday.Live.
