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Study: How Virtual Reality Makes MRI Imaging an Easier Experience
Fran KritzOct 13, 2021A study published in the journal Scientific Reports describes a virtual reality (VR) device intended to make MRI imaging easier for those who have difficulty tolerating the closed, noisy spaces of an MRI machine, as well as enable radiologists to capture more precise and useable images. -
Australia Cadetship Program Brings New Professionals to HTM
Chris HayhurstOct 13, 2021A highly successful cadetship program in Queensland, Australia has striking similarities to AAMI's new U.S. national BMET Apprenticeship Program. A co-founder of the Australian program explored what makes such a program successful with AAMI. -
In Memoriam: Philip Schneider
Oct 13, 2021AAMI mourns the passing of Philip Schneider, a leader, mentor, and friend to many within the sterilization community. -
Comments from the ‘No Peanut’ Gallery: SBOM Usefulness and Limits
Christopher GatesOct 12, 2021Director of Product Security Christopher Gates shares his insights on how the software bill of materials (SBOM) can help reduce preplanted cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices. A CYBERINSIGHTS feature. -
The Ground has Shifted in the ‘Right to Repair’ Debate. What’s Next?
Chris HayhurstOct 7, 2021In just the past few months, the ground has shifted in the debate over medical device servicing, often referred to as "right to repair." The big question now is: What’s next? -
Reflecting on Cybersecurity and Patient Safety
Axel WirthOct 5, 2021Warning signs of a baby’s distress during birth were allegedly missed due to an ongoing ransomware attack, resulting in the death of the baby. Axel Wirth describes how this painfully tragic event serves as an important reminder that reactive cybersecurity practices are simply not enough. A CYBERINSIGHTS feature. -
Voices of HTM: Madeline Rozsa
Gavin SternOct 4, 2021"I take pride in everything I work on from simple to challenging—and as much as a challenge frustrates me, it thrills me!" says Madeline Rozsa, biomedical technologist at Kingston Health Sciences Centre in Ontario, Canada. -
Voices of HTM: Heidi Horn
Gavin SternOct 4, 2021No matter what role you have in HTM, to be successful, you have to have "good communication and project management skills, patience, and a commitment to ensuring the medical equipment is safe and reliable," says Heidi Horn vice president of healthcare product marketing at Nuvolo. -
Voices of HTM: Renee Gordon
Gavin SternOct 4, 2021Renee Gordon is an intern at Baystate Health in the UConn Clinical Engineering Program. "Being curious about and willing to learn about new technology and also being adaptable are characteristics that a successful HTM professional should have," she says. -
Voices of HTM: Don Armstrong
Gavin SternOct 4, 2021Don Armstrong has been an HTM professional for nearly four decades, after falling into the field. Literally. -
Voices of HTM: Colleen Haugen-Ortiz
Gavin SternOct 4, 2021What does every HTM professional need? According to Colleen Haugen-Ortiz, HTM quality specialist at GE, that's "a good multi-head screwdriver." -
Voices of HTM: Codi Nelson
Gavin SternOct 4, 2021Codi Nelson initially heard about the HTM field through a high school teacher. "He said his son worked on anesthesia machines, and I thought, 'Man, that sounds awesome!'" -
Voices of HTM: Priyanka Upendra
Gavin SternOct 4, 2021As the senior director of customer success at Asimily, Priyanka Upendra's mission is “healing the devices that heal.” -
AAMI Responds to FDA Discussion Paper on Cybersecurity and Servicing
Martha VockleyOct 1, 2021The Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the FDA sought input on the crucial topic of protecting medical devices from cyberattacks. Now, AAMI and our wealth of knowledgeable members have weighed in on how HTM professionals can help. -
‘Daddy’s Machine’: HTM Professional Services Son’s Radiation Therapy Device
Jennifer PetersSep 29, 2021Matt Neil, a radiotherapy service engineer at BJC Healthcare in Springfield, MO, has been servicing the device that delivers his son's radiation therapy treatments, experiencing firsthand how HTM professionals ensure that every family gets the best possible care. -
Key MedTech Subjects Highlighted at 2021 International Standards Conference
Sep 28, 2021The AAMI/FDA/BSI 2021 ISC will be a dynamic review of recent changes and a look to what’s ahead in medtech standards and regulation. The three-day virtual conference will focus on three major subjects and two keynotes that you won't want to miss. -
Voices of HTM: Mike Powers
Gavin SternSep 28, 2021Mike Powers used to run a nuclear reactor in the U.S. Navy. "The neat thing about that job was getting to work with radiation and electronics daily. The other best place to work with those two things is medical imaging equipment, and so a transition into a different-but-similar field was a natural step," said Powers, who's now director of clinical engineering at Intermountain Healthcare.
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New VA Center Aims to Partner with Industry on Risk Assessment
Martha VockleySep 28, 2021The Veterans Health Administration is creating a new Clinical Systems Performance Evaluation Center (C-SPEC) that will support companies in systematically assessing and mitigating healthcare technology risk. -
When Is Cloud Technology Appropriate? Best Practices for Medical Devices
Brian StallardSep 28, 2021Experts from industry, medical device software development, and regulatory consulting recently pooled their knowledge to develop a new guidance document for the appropriate use of public cloud computing both as a component of medical devices and in support of quality systems. -
Voices of HTM: JoJo Gonzales
Gavin SternSep 27, 2021"We strive for and keep aloha in our hearts." Managing Kaiser Permanente's island-wide maintenance service program in Hawaii can be quite challenging. Thankfully, Clinical Technology Manager JoJo Gonzalez has "an outstanding team that is up to the challenge."
