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Educational Sessions: Saturday, May 31

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8:00 AM - 12 NOON
Clinical Engineering Symposium: Capturing the Heart and Mind of the Clinician — The Art and Science of Human Factors for Medical Systems (Presented by ACCE)
	Mark Bruley, BS, EIT, ECRI Institute Izabella Gieras, MS, MBA, Beaumont Services Company LLC Edmond Israelski, PhD, Abbott Laboratories Frank R. Painter, MS, CCE, University of Connecticut Brian Vargo, MS, Beaumont Services Company LLC Yadin David, MSc, EdD, PE, CHSP, CCE, Texas Children's Hospital
	The principles and science of human factors engineering (HFE) can make an extraordinary difference in the way technology managers procure and manage medical equipment. During this year’s annual clinical engineering symposium, expert panelists from industry and healthcare institutions will discuss various aspects of human factors in the hospital environment, including the application of HFE in specialty areas (e.g., telehealth) and in incident investigations. Panelists also will explain technology assessment tools that you can use in your shop and will provide manufacturers’ insights into HFE in product development. You will take home valuable information that will help you address human factors in your facility and enhance your organization’s performance.
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
BMET Evaluation & Review Course (Part I)
	Ed Snyder, BS, CBET, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Michael Soltys, MS, CCE, University of Pennsylvania Health System Arif Subhan, MS, EIT, CCE, Masterplan Sean Weckerly, AE, CBET,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
	This 2-day course is designed to provide you with an understanding of basic electronic principles, basic anatomy and physiology, codes and standards, and medical equipment operation. Instructors also will help you identify other areas of biomedical technology management in which you need further review and study to help you better prepare for the CBET Exam offered by the ICC/USCC. Topics covered will include: electronics, information systems, troubleshooting, pulmonary Function and blood gas analysis, and cardiovascular physiology, measurement, codes and standards, electrical safety, general anatomy and physiology, principles of equipment function, and medical imaging. Part II is on Sunday From 8:30AM to 5:30PM.
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Innovative Methods for Improving Cost Management
	Ali Al-Ababneh, MBA, University Community Health Rebecca Barta, Trinity Health Christopher Leger, CBET, Optim William Stitt, CHL, CMRP, FAHRMM, University Community Health
	Panelists will discuss proven successes from a new collaboration of Service Cost Managers that you can use to improve your department’s operational and financial performance. Through case-study analysis, you will be able to evaluate the need for “Technology Manager” positions in your department, take home ideas on ways to improve your current practices, and better understand your staffing needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out how you can fine tune your department’s efficiency and bottom line.
How to Design and Implement an Effective QC Program for Nuclear Medicine
	Joe Marino, BC Technical Inc. Bob Patterson, BC Technical Inc.
	Quality control (QC) in any aspect of healthcare technology is essential, but nowhere is it more complex than in nuclear medicine. The weekly (and even daily) efforts required to maintain the quality of cameras in this area can present several challenges to the medical device and technology manager. This session will outline best practices in PM scheduling, documentation, staff training, and inter- and intra-departmental communications. Don’t miss these valuable insights on how to best manage your QC program for nuclear medicine.
Preventing Tubing and Catheter Misconnections: The Role of Biomeds and Clinical Engineers
	Jay Crowley, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Izabella A. Gieras, Beaumont Services Company, LLC Charles McCullough , Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.
	Tubing and catheter misconnections at the patient bedside have resulted in many injuries and sometimes death. Regulatory agencies and the medical community are focusing their attention on the development of effective strategies to prevent these adverse events. This session will provide a case study from the FDA’s Medical Product Safety Network (MedSun) Program, that outlines risk-assessment and educational tools to decrease misconnections. Panelists will describe the MedSun program and its findings and will provide the biomedical and clinical engineering community with resources to address this growing problem.
If It Moves — Tag It: A Comparative Study of RFID and Wi-Fi (Part I )
	George Morley, PinnacleHealth
	This session will provide a case study on how real-time active-RFID tracking equipment increased efficiency, communication, and staff/patient satisfaction in perioperative areas, and ultimately was extended to track equipment throughout an entire facility. The speaker will discuss how one department’s success was applied throughout the entire hospital, how Return on Investment and Total Cost of Ownership were determined, how challenges were addressed, what lessons were learned in the process, and what value was brought to the hospital and to medical technology management by tagging and tracking 10,000 pieces of equipment.
Reliability-Centered Maintenance: Is "Run-to-Fail: a Valid Maintenance Strategy?
	Bill Gentles, PhD, PEng, CCE, BT Medical Technology Consulting Rebecca Jucha, Royal Adelaide Hospital Malcolm Ridgway, PhD, CCE, Masterplan Phill Thorburn, Royal Adelaide Hospital
	As modern medical devices become more reliable, many are questioning the value of prescriptive maintenance programs and some are concluding that “run-to-fail” is a more valid approach. However, it is incumbent upon those championing a “run-to-fail” strategy to demonstrate its validity and to ensure that the approach will be effective in mitigating risks. This session will discuss Reliability-Centered Maintenance and will address the scientific methodology for determining when “run-to-fail” is a valid and defendable maintenance strategy.
The Future of Healthcare Technology Management: A Panel Discussion
	Glen Scales, CBE, Duke University Health System Panelists, TBA
	In this session, a panel of industry leaders will provide their insights regarding the direction of the healthcare technology management field and how changes will affect you and the way you work with various departments in your facility. Panelists will include an MD, a nurse, a clinical engineer, and an IT representative to provide a broad spectrum of ideas and concerns that will need to be addressed in the future. You will be encouraged to participate in the discussion. Don’t miss this enlightening session!
3:15 PM- 4:30 PM
Proven Methods for Evaluating and Improving Your Department's Performance: A Case Study
	Tim Elder, Optim Christopher Leger, Optim John Crissman,William Beaumont Hospitals/ Beaumont Services Company Lisa Duncan, Optim
	Panelists will discuss the development and use of a Clinical Technology Services (CTS) Maturity Model to assess eight biomedical engineering / clinical engineering core competencies and 32 associated key business processes. Core program competencies rated in this maturity model include asset management, technology management, human resource management, vendor management, financial management, quality management, customer service, and compliance. Attend this session and get a detailed look at how you can assess your department and work to improve overall performance.
Best Practices and Benchmarking for Imaging Quality Control
	John Drew, RSTI
	Maintaining imaging equipment is one job for which best practices and benchmarking are critical. In this session, Mr. Drew will discuss important factors and tests that need to be performed to ensure that your equipment is operating at its peak performance. He will discuss factors that affect the image, those that can be measured, standardizing tests, the tools needed to accomplish tests, and ways to record the results.
Smarter Infusion Pumps — Improving Quality with Wireless Connectivity: An Implementation Case Study
	Rick Hampton, Partners HealthCare System Susan Knapp, CBET, SUNY Upstate Medical University Erin Sparnon, ECRI
	Features such as wireless connectivity and continuous quality improvement (CQI) tools are enhancing the performance of infusion pumps, particularly in supporting clinical workflow and reducing medication errors. However, many medical device technology managers aren’t sure whether their facilities are prepared for these new features, and those that are often don’t know how to plan for implementation. Panelists will present perspectives from experts who have successfully implemented smarter infusion pump systems. Issues they will address include the required and adequate level of supplier support necessary to maintain smarter infusion pumps, challenges that you might face and lessons that experienced managers have learned during implementation phases, and best practices you should consider for a smooth and successful implementation.
If It Moves — Tag It: A Comparative Study of RFID and WI-FI (Part II)
	Vincent Carrasco, MD, RadarFind Corporation
	Real time location systems (RTLS) can streamline operations by locating assets rapidly and accurately. However, many medical device users believe that RTLS should also enable them to gather critical patient data. Dr. Carrasco will review basic information about RTLS and ways it differs from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). He also will present a case study that covers RTLS implementation in a hospital and data that shows how RTLS can save costs while improving patient care.
Anesthesia 101: A Primer for Biomeds
	Robert M. Dondelinger, CBET-E, U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command
	This session is a must for individuals who are new to the biomedical technology management field and for those looking for a refresher course in anesthesia delivery devices. Mr. Dondelinger will provide a brief overview of anesthesia machine history and will describe an anesthesia machine—piece by piece and section by section — providing you with a thorough understanding of the basic principles of its operation. Whether you are just curious about an anesthesia machine’s inner workings, need to better understand the basic principles of its operation, or are considering bringing anesthesia maintenance back inhouse, this presentation is a must see.
Interoperability: What, Why, and How? (Presented by HIMSS)
	Jonathan Barmettier, CISSP, MCSE, CISS, ACS Healthcare Solutions Yadin David, ScD, Texas Children's Hospital, Texas Medical Center Emanuel Furst, PhD, CCE, Improvement Technologies, LLC Elliot B. Sloane, PhD, CCE, Villanova University Raymond P. Zambuto, FACCE, FASHE, FHIMSS, Technology in Medicine, Inc.
	Interoperability among medical devices has financial, safety, and security implications for hospitals and patients — and for you as a technology manager. Panelists will discuss ways that industry standards have become the foundation of interoperability; examine the implications for patient-care facilities that develop, purchase, install, support, and use interoperable medical devices and systems; and provide an update on the current state of these systems in facilities today. Learn how you can overcome interoperability challenges in your facility.
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