Resources: Best Practices
The following articles appeared in the Best Practices column of AAMI's peer-reviewed journal, Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology (BI&T).
- Using Human Factors Engineering Principles to Strengthen Technology Management - May/June 2008 (pdf)
- Competency Assessments Help Strengthen Promotion System, Develop Staff Skills - March/April 2008 (pdf)
- New Adverse Event Reporting System Enhances Value, Scope - January/February 2008 (pdf)
- Cloned Hard Drives Reduce Time, Improve Service - November/December 2007 (pdf)
- Medical Equipment Committee Improves Acquisition, Management - September/October 2007 (pdf)
- E-mail Alerts Help Biomed Department Manage Its Business - July/August 2007 (pdf)
- Technology Review Committee Plans Ahead On Construction Projects - May/June 2007 (pdf)
- Roving BMETs: Improving Patient Safety and Satisfaction - March/April 2007 (pdf)
- Electronic On-Call Book Puts Information Where Techs Need It - January/February 2007 (pdf)
- Switch Software Improves Reliability of Physiological Network, Patient Safety - November/December 2006 (pdf)
- Monthly Reporting Process Empowers Staff and Strengthens Teamwork - September/October 2006 (pdf)
- New Procedures Bring Nurses Clean, Functioning Equipment Just in Time - July/August 2006 (pdf)
- Continuing Education Strengthens Staff Abilities - May/June 2006 (pdf)
- Competency Testing Demonstrates, Strengthens Staff Abilities - March/April 2006 (pdf)
- Centralized Capital Planning Process Prioritizes Needs - January/February 2006 (pdf)
- Imaging Customer Surveys Point the Way to New Call Center - November/December (pdf)
- In-House Software Package Helps Close the Loop on Safety Notifications - September/October 2005 (pdf)
- Centralized MUSE System Extends Capability to Small Facilities - July/August 2005 (pdf)
- Visual Disaster Action Guide Simplifies Emergency Response - May/June 2005 (pdf)
- Benefits of Equipment Swapping within Health Systems - March/April 2005 (pdf)
- Equipment Inspectors Focus on Preventive Maintenance - January/February 2005 (pdf)
- Teaming Up to Cut Health Care Costs, Improve Service - November/December 2004 (pdf)
- Preventive Maintenance: Catching Up and Doing It Right - September/October 2004 (pdf)
- Calibration and Maintenance: Centralized System Eases Detection of Problems - July/August 2004 (pdf)
- A Case Study ... How One Facility Saved Money and Created Value - May/June 2004 (pdf)
- Excellence is the Goal...Using Standards and Recommended Practices - March/April 2004 (pdf)