A recurrent gathering of HTM professionals every August in Chicago were at the 6th Annual CEAI Conference. This assembly continues to inspire me again and again to just how exciting this profession we call Healthcare Technology Management is and where we are going. So exciting, I can’t help but break into song of the 1980’s Pop Music hit from Timbuk 3! Here’s a short lyric clip to extend that mood as you read this week’s blog;
“The Future’s So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades)”
I study nuclear science, I love my classes
I got a crazy teacher who wears dark glasses
Things are going great, and they’re only getting better
I’m doing all right, getting good grades
The future’s so bright I gotta wear shadesI gotta job waiting for my graduation
Fifty thou a year will buy a lotta beer
Things are going great, and they’re only getting better
I’m doing all right, getting good grades
The future’s so bright I gotta wear shades
Whenever and wherever we either participate as an attendee, knowledge sharing contributor or exhibitor of the HTM technology wares of the market – one constant vibe can be felt by all – excitement! The mingling with colleagues and friends, faces we may see and conversations that ensue in a neutral environment away from the “brick and mortar” of our daily healthcare facility homes. The notables at conferences or other gatherings educating this great industry are many and a resounding message continues to resonate – we as HTM professionals desire in belonging to a forum with our peers and colleagues. We do care about the profession we have chosen!
What truly inspires me as I attend and look around at these gatherings – Young people! Many times I hear the banter of “where are we going as a profession” or “these new kid’s coming into the field do not have experience”. Well, I have a news flash for those who choose to seclude themselves from “change and this advancing profession” – get with it, the HTM future is bright so take off the blinders and put on your shades! This profession needs “new young people” to come in and stimulate the blood and soul – remember we were those young people once too vying to make the difference!
