Robert Sayle: Going with the (Analytics) Flow
Hey biomed! It’s me again, Bob in IT. What are you doing up here in labor and delivery? I’m here troubleshooting a problem the nurses are having with their wireless phones. I’m glad I ran […]
Risk Management
Rebecca Arthur: The Importance of Downtime Strategies for HTM-Supported Clinical Information Systems
I meet with my team every Monday to review issues that occurred over the weekend, repeat service calls for various systems, and any upcoming downtime that we need to notify users about. Our downtime strategy […]
William Hyman: The Missing Link in Device Interoperability
Last month, the FDA issued its guidance document Design Considerations and Premarket Submission Recommendations for Interoperable Medical Devices and a commentary by Bakul Patel. The essence of the form of interoperability addressed is the transfer […]
David Stiles: HTM’s Essential Role in Disaster Preparedness
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 […]
Mike Ahmadi: When It Comes to Cybersecurity, the Regulatory Will Is Weak
I want to tell a story. I grew up in Cleveland Ohio, a city that has always held its place in the top two or three cities that everyone likes to poke fun at for […]
Robert Sayle: What Does Cybersecurity Need? Supplicants
Mornin’, biomed! It’s Bob in IT. I was just on my way to a meeting next door, and I thought I’d drop by to say hello. I wanted to follow-up with you about my request […]
Melissa Kozak: Put Device Users First with Human Factors-Informed Procurement
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 […]
