Human factors generally focuses on the usability of a single medical device, addressing whether or not the device can be expected to be used safely and efficiently by real users in the real environment of […]
As graduation season is upon us, I want to sincerely congratulate everyone who is graduating from a healthcare technology management (HTM) or other academic program this spring! You all should be proud of yourselves. Having […]
It all started nine years ago, when I was while trying to land a job that would keep me from feeling the pains of the Great Recession ever again. Healthcare seemed the logical choice—people are […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) is described as a network of physical devices that uses connectivity to enable the exchange of data. These IoT devices are not necessarily intricate technological advancements. Rather, they streamline processes […]
Is your medical equipment management program (MEMP) of high quality? How should we define this? Perhaps we can start by establishing quality as “the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that […]
It is 2019, and women have come a long way—we’re CEOs, directors, managers, and more. But even when strong women find success, we do still tend to face issues in the workplace. Biomedical engineering is still […]
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this blog post appeared in the Sept/Oct 2016 issue of BI&T. In December of last year, I passed the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Board of Governors Exam and […]
