That sounds very simple, but it is also very difficult to do. As a new manager, I had always wondered what makes one candidate stand out and another not make the grade. They may have […]
If you could go back to your early days as a biomedical equipment technician or clinical engineer, would you? For me, at one level, the answer is an obvious “yes.” If I hadn’t worked on […]
When the WannaCry malware outbreak hit in May 2017, some of the first reports came out of the United Kingdom, where hospitals were impacted and some medical devices were implicated. Analysis of the malware quickly […]
Have you heard the good news? AAMI has recently accepted a new work item proposal for the construction of a brand-new technical information report, TIR 99, which will focus on the proper processing of dilators, […]
Are you a manager or a leader? (Hint: This is a trick question—a false dichotomy.) In recent years, it has become more common for organizations to seek out leaders rather than managers. We typically associate […]
Years ago, while working for the Siemens Call Center, I noticed that “service and technical” issues and questions were beginning to blend with “applications and technologist” issues/questions. Over my professional career, I’ve realized a few […]
Cybersecurity incidents in healthcare are on the rise. Organizations are continuing to strengthen their security programs. I’m currently working with two clients who are focusing on security. One is a large regional organization that is […]
