Resources and References
Healthcare Technology Management Collection
- The Career Moves CD, 2013
- IT World Reference CD: A Biomed's Guide, 2012
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Manual
- Fundamental Collection, 2013
- Clinical Engineering Management Guide: Lessons from the Field
- Bright Ideas: Case studies and practical tips to improve technology management in your healthcare facility
- Medical Equipment Management Manual, 2009
- Cybersecurity in Healthcare, Spring Horizons, 2014
- Human Factors — Horizons 2013 and 2010
- Home Healthcare — Horizons 2013 and 2010
- Mobile Health, Fall Horizons, 2012
- Sterilization Horizons — 2012 and 2008
- Managing Medical Devices on the IT Network, Fall 2011
- Alarm Horizons, 2010
- Imaging Horizons
- Hemodialysis Horizons
- Future Horizons
- ANSI/AAMI EQ56:2013, Recommended practice for a medical equipment management program
- AAMI TIR9:1992, Evaluation of clinical systems for invasive blood pressure monitoring
- AAMI TIR11:2005, Selection and use of protective apparel and surgical drapes in health care facilities
- AAMI TIR18:2010, Guidance on electromagnetic compatibility of medical devices in health care facilities
- AAMI TIR21:1998, Systems used to forecast remaining pacemaker battery service life
- ANSI/AAMI/IEC TIR62354:2009, General testing procedures for medical electrical equipment
The updated collection—consisting of detailed and practical resources
written by and expressly for biomedical equipment technicians, clinical
engineers, and other healthcare technology professionals—offers
guidance on topics ranging from preparing for a Joint Commission survey
to troubleshooting equipment and benchmarking salaries and benefits.
The Healthcare Technology Collection
is also quick and easy to use thanks to the web-like user interface and
the convenient, high-powered search and find functions of Adobe
Acrobat, which are provided free with the CD. "AAMI Site"
- Power Strip Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Pulse Magazine Issue #6
- An Introduction to Electrosurgery
- 10 Best Practices for Electrosurgical Unit Testing
- There’s no such thing as a SpO2 simulator
- Enhancing images and uptime in the radiology department
- BC Biomedical 2014-15 Catalog
- BC Marketplace 2014-15 Catalog
You can find several resources on safety:
- Journals
- Reports
- White Papers
- Newsletters
- Case Studies
Find useful resources in the below categories below:
Organizations
American College of Clinical Engineering
American College of Healthcare Executives
American Health Information Management Association
American Public Health Association
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Biomedical Engineering Society
Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions
Emergency Care Research Institute
IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Saudi Scientific Society for Biomedical Engineering
Federal Agencies: Health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention
CDC National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention
CDC National Prevention Information Network
Health Resources and Services Administration
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Miscellaneous
Library of Congress “Thomas” (legislative information)
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
National Guideline Clearinghouse
National Network on Tobacco Prevention and Poverty