David Braeutigam: Are You RICH?
I have been working in healthcare technology management (HTM) for many years. I was recently thinking of the common traits that define an HTM professional. The best ones, I’ve found, follow the principles of RICH: […]
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Kelvin Knight: The Importance of a Neat Work Area
There are many reasons to keep a neat work area in healthcare technology management (HTM). A neat work area visually demonstrates your organizational skills, is a better place to work, and—most importantly—projects a good professional […]
Priyanka Upendra: A ‘Starter Kit’ for HTM Compliance Programs
In an earlier blog post, I wrote about the benefits of a having a dedicated healthcare technology management (HTM) compliance professional. Serving as a quality and compliance professional within HTM brings with it a whole […]
Heidi Horn: Vendors Are People, Too!
In the not-too-distant past, I ran the healthcare technology management department of a large health system. In that role, I was responsible for an annual clinical equipment maintenance budget in the tens-of-millions of dollars and […]
Donald Armstrong: A Lesson in Resilience
I would not like to think of myself as a fair-weather leader. As it turns out, I am! I like for things to run smoothly and to have happy, engaged employees. Who doesn’t? But, as […]
Paul Kelley: The Secret of Success Is Enthusiasm
What makes one person stand out from another equally well-qualified worker in our field? It’s passion. Anyone can go through the motions of their day-to-day job. Those who have that extra passion, that love for […]
Kristina Neal: When Equipment and Construction Timelines Are at Odds
Equipment planning is typically outsourced to consulting companies and can be very costly. However, some facilities have brought equipment planning in house utilizing clinical engineers (CEs) or biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) for the job. This […]
