New artificial intelligence and dentistry standards initiatives call for participants.
One is a joint effort with the American Dental Association aimed at developing a sterilization standard for dental facilities. The other represents AAMI’s commitment to defining safe and effective practices for the use of artificial intelligence for medical care. Representatives of clinical practices, academia, regulatory authorities, and industry can find out how to get involved at AAMI.org. Members of the media interested in speaking with standards representatives or committee chairs should contact bstallard@aami.org.
The call for abstracts for the 4th ICEHTMC has been EXTENDED through December 4, 2020! The 4th International Clinical Engineering and Health Technology Management Congress will take place at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA, September 28–29, 2021. Co-organized by the Clinical Engineering Division of IFMBE and AAMI, this year’s Congress will focus on clinical engineering through an international lens, bringing together leading experts from across the globe. Members of the media interested in attending the Congress should contact bstallard@aami.org.
AAMI Seeks 2021 Nominations for Awards Programs. There awards for health technology leaders, advocates, and innovators. Nominations are due Jan. 11, 2021. Ten award winners will receive a monetary prize, a plaque commemorating their achievements, and recognition at the 2021 AAMI Exchange, June 4–7 in Charlotte, NC.
Calling for Bright Ideas in HTM until November 20th. AAMI is accepting nominations for its annual “Bright Ideas” program, which recognizes innovative healthcare technology management (HTM) departments that are implementing creative solutions to modern challenges. Six ideas will be chosen to be featured in AAMI publications up until the 2021 AAMI Exchange, June 4–7 in Charlotte, NC. Media requests to speak with featured nominees should be sent to bstallard@aami.org.
AAMI Fellow Program Opens 2021 Nomination Process. The program, which recognizes individuals who have provided substantial service and contributions to AAMI and to the health technology field, is now seeking applicants for 2021. Prospective AAMI Fellows may self-nominate online.