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Joint Commission Resources (JCR), an affiliate of the Joint Commission, has launched a new consulting service that will provide an objective evaluation of technology with a patient safety focus.

The new service aims to support patient safety as JCR assists both hospitals and technology vendors in implementing technology through the integration of patient safety, informatics and clinical care expertise, according to the commission.

The consulting service was launched at a turning point for health IT in the U.S. when many healthcare organizations and doctors are taking advantage of nearly $30 billion in federal stimulus funding to convert from paper records to EMR systems.

Becoming a Biomedical Equipment Technician

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2010

Becoming a Biomedical Equipment Technician from AAMI on Vimeo.

What do biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) do? How do BMETs fit into the healthcare team? And how does one enter the field? These questions and more are addressed in this brief video, featuring members of AAMI's Technology Management Council (TMC).

2010 Healthcare Environmental Certification Program in Plano, TX

Posted: Friday, February 26, 2010

CHEM certification course helps train healthcare environmental safety and security managers

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—Threats of an influenza pandemic, bioterrorism, and natural disasters add up to a demanding job for environmental health, safety, and security (EHS&S) managers. In addition to facing these issues, EHS&S professionals must stay focused on the underlying goal—to protect workers and patients from hazards present in the everyday healthcare setting.

Frost & Sullivan Names Carestream Health 'Medical Imaging Company of the Year'

Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2010

Company's Medical Imaging & Healthcare IT Business Recognized for Solid Growth Path

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the medical imaging market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Carestream Health, Inc., with the 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award. By implementing successful product and business strategies across the two pillars of its medical imaging business - digital/computed radiography (DR/CR) and imaging informatics - Carestream Health has achieved healthy organic growth while expanding its presence in the global market.

MGH Death Spurs Review of Patient Monitors

Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010

Heart alarm was off; device issues spotlight a growing national problem

By Liz Kowalczyk Globe Staff / February 21, 2010

A Massachusetts General Hospital patient died last month after the alarm on a heart monitor was inadvertently left off, delaying the response of nurses and doctors to the patient’s medical crisis.

Hospital administrators said they immediately began an investigation, which led them to inspect and disable the off switch on alarms on all 1,100 of Mass. General’s heart monitors within a day of the death. The hospital also has temporarily assigned a nurse in each unit to specifically listen for alarms, out of concern that sometimes even functioning alarms can’t be heard over the din of a busy ward.

iCRco Introduces iClarity, Advanced Medical Image Viewing App for the iPhone

Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010

iClarity is an Advanced iPhone App for on-the-go Image Viewing

Torrance, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2010 -- iCRco introduces iClarity, advanced medical image viewing app for the iPhone. iCRco is leading the way again in introducing innovative medical imaging technologies to the digital imaging community.

Since the introduction of the popular iPhone in 2007 by Apple, numerous medical apps were introduced, however only a couple of them are intended for Radiology. iClarity is the newest product offered by iCRco which will dramatically improve Physician and Radiologist’s productivity. With this app the Radiologist can remotely access the archive and provide instant support and collaboration with the referring physicians. iClarity allows medical professionals to instantly view the studies waiting to be read, in progress or completed and plan his or her day accordingly.

Sonosite iPhone App

Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010

SonoAccess Medical Ultrasound iPhone App

The SonoAccess™ application is your direct link to SonoSite. We've designed this medical app for the iPhone® mobile digital device to give you helpful resources, such as videos that demonstrate techniques for specific scanning procedures, quick guides for reimbursement information, and more.

As we continue to expand the point-of-care ultrasound market, our commitment to you and meeting your needs for education and communication continues to grow as well. That's why we have put our team to work on creating helpful resources that you can access at any time or place without having to make a call or schedule a visit with one of our representatives.

This is a great application and I think every medical equipment manufacturer should look at this as a model for how to provide user and BMET training. Not only does it provide valuable information, but is a tremendous marketing tool. I also think it should be expanded to Google and Windows phones. ~ Stephen Walker

Zoll iPhone App

Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010

PocketCPR for iPhone ™ provides REAL-TIME feedback and instructions on CPR that empowers ANYONE to learn and practice CPR, so that they can BE READY WHEN SECONDS REALLY COUNT!!! The technology is the same as that used in PocketCPR, an FDA- cleared device, for actual rescue from sudden cardiac arrest.

Pocket CPR for iPhone is a MUST-HAVE app for anyone who wants to learn how to perform CPR with ACCURACY. The PocketCPR can be used in CPR training programs and for individual practice at home or at work. It is a great tool for families to learn CPR in order to be prepared if a loved one needs their help.

Physio-Control Resumes Unrestricted Global Shipments of its LifePak®

Posted: Saturday, February 20, 2010

REDMOND, WASH. — Feb. 19, 2010 — Physio-Control Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), announced today it received notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that having successfully met requirements for improvements to the quality system, the company may resume unrestricted worldwide shipments of its external defibrillators.

FDA Launches Three-Pronged Initiative to Reduce Radiation Exposure

Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2010

The FDA today launched an initiative to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from three types of medical imaging procedures: CT, nuclear medicine studies and fluoroscopy.

According to the agency, these three procedures are the greatest contributors to total radiation exposure within the U.S. population and use much higher radiation doses than other radiographic procedures, such as standard x-rays and mammography. Yet, the FDA also acknowledged that “CT, nuclear medicine, and fluoroscopic imaging have led to early diagnosis of disease, improved treatment planning and image-guided therapies that help save lives every day.”