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William Hyman: How Promising Is the NPSD?

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on July 30, 2019
  • Patient Safety

Fourteen years after the passage of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, one of the provisions of that law, the Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) is now upon us. The question is, will […]

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Eben Kermit: ‘Patient Safety Begins with Me’

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on July 5, 2018November 2, 2018
  • Healthcare Technology Management

Editor’s note: A truncated version of this blog post will appear as the Final Word article in the July/August 2018 issue of BI&T. Before starting clinical practice, most physicians take the Hippocratic Oath, whereby they […]

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Mark Heston: Want to Help Patients? Start Thinking Like One

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on December 14, 2017
  • Healthcare Technology Management

A couple of years ago, I participated in an informal study. The study centered on improving patient satisfaction scores.  During a three-day stay, the patient interfaced with an average of 64 hospital staff members. Blue […]

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William Hyman: Bills in Congress Address Medical Device Safety

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on September 21, 2017
  • Medical Device Industry

In April, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced HR 2163, the Medical Device Guardians Act. This act proposes to add physicians and physician offices to those that must report medical devices misadventures under the FDA’s Medical […]

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David Stiles: HTM’s Essential Role in Disaster Preparedness

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on August 28, 2017August 28, 2017
  • Healthcare Technology Management

This past week, we experienced two major natural events that affected a large part of our nation. First, the rapid trajectory of our sun and moon across our continent created, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]

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Rose Seavey: Key to Effective Sterilization Lies in Clear, Practical Guidance

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on July 24, 2017
  • Patient Safety

The proper cleaning and decontamination of medical instruments is a crucial part of safe patient care. In recognition of that fact, we have a community of experts who are dedicated to the development of standards […]

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Priyanka Upendra: Give a Little, Get a Lot

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on June 29, 2017November 2, 2018
  • Healthcare Technology Management

If you’re a healthcare technology management (HTM) professional, AAMI offers you a great way to stay current with standards and technological advances, connect with experts, be a part of initiatives and workgroups that facilitate safe […]

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Melissa Kozak: Put Device Users First with Human Factors-Informed Procurement

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on June 19, 2017June 19, 2017
  • Human Factors

Think about the last time you saw a demonstration of a new medical device. Were you guided through all the new and innovative features by an expert who was able to step in and assist […]

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Emma Fauss: Remote Monitoring Is No Remote Concern for Hospitals

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on June 5, 2017June 5, 2017
  • Healthcare IT

Remote monitoring and virtual surveillance are quickly becoming a top priority at hospitals across the country. One of the main drivers is the growth of health systems where the main campus is looking for ways […]

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Emma Fauss: Leverage Your Device Data for Advanced Event Detection

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on June 2, 2017November 2, 2018
  • Healthcare IT

Clinical staffers spend about 20% of their time on documentation alone. While it’s difficult to summarize the error rates, studies show that they range from 5% to 95%, depending upon the condition, patient, and measurement. […]

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