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Sponsored by Agiliti Q&A with Agiliti TechNation interviewed Agiliti President Kevin Ketzel to learn more about the company and how they support Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) teams. Q: Can you share some information about Agiliti? A: Every day, we work side-by-side with clinicians, biomeds, supply chain experts and healthcare executives in over 7,000 healthcare facilities across the country. In every hospital, we see our customers looking for new ways to lower their cost of care while improving patient safety and outcomes. Facilities like to hone in on medical equipment to solve these challenges. Typically, the main focus is on getting…
Sponsored by SPBS Inc. Q&A with SPBS Inc. Founded in 1979, SPBS Inc. has been in business for 40 years. Texas has been its home-base of operations, but it has grown through the decades and has expanded operations into Arizona, New Mexico, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado, New Jersey and New York. TechNation interviewed SPBS Inc. CEO Jeff Daugherty and Vice President of Sales and Marketing James Blandi to find out more about the company. Q: Can you tell us a little more about the recent growth of SPBS? A: Most recently, we have acquired an imaging company…
Sponsored by Elite Biomedical Solutions Patient Safety Is Our Focus As a family owned and operated business, we know and value the importance of family. There have been days where our loved ones have depended on an Elite Biomedical Solutions’ part. Therefore, every replacement part, replacement assembly, production process and repair service are performed with the highest level of detail. Elite has worked diligently to build the diverse and skilled team we have today. Our experienced team works every day to ensure patient safety is met. We work hard, so your loved one is treated with Elite care. Learn how…
By Ted Lucidi, CBET When it comes to imaging devices, little things go a long way. And not always in the right direction. 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. Additionally, the process…
Sponsored by Nuvolo By Ben Person When we think of the Joint Commission (TJC) audits, we often focus on the more exotic aspects of the health care environment like advanced clinical or diagnostic equipment, but a recent analysis suggests it’s the less flashy elements of the Environment of Care that are responsible for a substantial portion of typical Joint Commission audit citations. Taking Care of the Basics According to a 2019 strategiesfornursemanagers.com article, the Top 10 Most-Cited Joint Commission Standards are: EC.02.06.01 (maintenance of a safe environment), 56% EC.02.05.01 (management of utility system risks), 53% IC.02.02.01 (reduction of infection risk…
Sponsored by: By Scott Trefny The GE Vivid/Logiq E9 platform is one of the most widely used platforms in the ultrasound industry. The popularity of these systems has allowed me to provide on-site service and remote technical support for a variety of common issues. Often these problems don’t require a “seasoned” engineer, because the issue can be fixed without tools and completed by the end user or someone with minimal ultrasound experience. While this is just a small sample of common problems, my hope is to educate you with time and cost-saving information. A common issue that my team and…
The biomedical field is a tight-knit community. I have always been impressed with how easily information is shared and how willing everyone is to help a fellow technician. Platforms like MedWrench facilitate this communication flow and help make this large, diverse industry feel a little more manageable.
Staying ahead in the medical device field is all about staying informed and up to date on new developments, procedures and processes associated with current technology.
