Clinical Engineering

Derrico, Pietro; Ritrovato, Matteo; Nocchi, Federico; Faggiano, Francesco; Capussotto, Carlo; Franchin, Tiziana; De, Liliana

doi:10.5772/19763

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“…Pietro et al stated that an HT or MET assessment process is conducted by interdisciplinary groups using explicit analytical frameworks drawing from a variety of methods. 2 Given the variety of impacts addressed and the range of methods that may be used in an assessment, several types of experts are needed in HTA. Among them, clinical and biomedical engineers are considered the key components for the HTA.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Qualified clinical engineer's knowledge and methodologies are used as an approach to reduce risk factors associated with the use of medical and surgical equipment. 1,2 This proposed research work investigates the relationship between performance outcomes of medical equipment technology management/patient-care technology and the reduction in undesired events like injury and even unnatural deaths. Despite the continuous necessity to ensure the quality performance and impact on patient outcomes of medical equipment technology the establishment of the standardized ratio of Clinical Engineering Department (CED) in hospitals under public healthcare system, many countries could not fully accept it.…”

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Evaluation of Performance Outcomes of Medical Equipment Technology Management and Patient Safety: Skilled Clinical Engineer’s Approach

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With the rapid development of medical equipment technology, the quality of patient care becomes under the spotlight of clinical engineering management of medical equipment since the past 4 decades and it is continually. Researchers give in-depth attention to minimize undesired incidents which are associated with medical and surgical equipment such as patients' unnatural deaths and injuries. This proposed research work investigates the relationship between performance outcomes of medical equipment technology management/patient-care technology and the reduction in undesired events like injury and even unnatural deaths. This proposed research work investigates the effect of varying levels of performance on quality of patient care and uses an indicator such as patient safety (PS) and cost-effective care by applying mathematical modeling of clinical engineering approach methodology to medical equipment technology management. In this study the quality model of Clinical Engineering Departments is determined by educational qualification, Clinical Engineering (CE) certification, training, and duration of experiences in this field. The standard performance of patient-care technology management is determined by the parameters of medical devices and the outcomes performance of medical equipment is determined. Data for this study was collected from 18 countries including from high, upper and lower-middle income regions. We were able to collect and analyze data of different performance levels of CE and biomedical engineering programs. The analysts' report measures the performance outcomes of Medical Equipment Technology Management System (METMS) and its impact on patient-care outcomes specifically impact on the reduction of patient risk factors associated with medical and surgical equipment. The findings should encourage researchers and healthcare stakeholders to better integrate the clinical engineering professionals in a hospital in order to achieve a safe functional condition of medical equipment to keep its scheduled life span in compliance with recommended span declared by manufactures. Cost-effective Clinical Engineering Department (CED) model can be designed and monitored through the methodology of this study. We hope that this study will motivate the deployment of senescence methodology for conventional electro-medical assets, by biomedical engineering and medical professionals, healthcare policymakers, equipment users, and vendors to improve outcomes as proposed by the research work described in this paper.

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Evaluation of Performance Outcomes of Medical Equipment Technology Management and Patient Safety: Skilled Clinical Engineer’s Approach

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“… Source : Adapted and discerned from Derrico et al 2011, Rodrigue 2013, and Small Business Development Corporation 2015. …”

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Weatherproofing Supply Chains: Enable Intelligent Preparedness with Data Analytics

Coyle¹,

Ruamsook²,

Symon³

2016

Transportation Journal

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Catastrophic events, occurrences of severe weather, and year-over-year changes in the weather pose various degrees of risks for companies and their supply chains. These risks range from severe, prolonged supply chain disruptions, to critical stockouts, and to escalating costs due to last-minute implementation of the emergency procedures. When these risks come to fruition, the financial impacts can easily reach millions of dollars or more. This study introduces a new concept of intelligent preparedness—preparedness based on the ability to sense, capture, and analyze weather data and turn it into actionable insights. The fundamental difference between conventional preparedness and intelligent preparedness lies in the way in which weather big data are leveraged (or lack thereof) in managing weather-related risks. A case example of an early implementer is presented to illustrate the important role that data analytics play in enabling managers to take advantage of the weather big data in effectuating intelligent preparedness.

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“…An effective medical device management is required to ensure high-quality patient care. 2,3 Tadia VK et al Int J Res Med Sci. 2020 Feb;8(2): [464][465][466][467][468][469] International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences | February 2020 | Vol 8 | Issue 2 Page 465 A maintenance program generated through the consideration of characteristics and failures of medical equipment play an important role in technology management.…”

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A comprehensive study on the maintenance of medical equipment at tertiary care hospital in India

Tadia

Kharate

2020

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: It is essential for any health-care facility, regardless of its size, to implement a maintenance programme for medical equipment. The maintenance not only has a positive impact on the safety and effectiveness of healthcare technology, but also increases the lifetime of equipment and thus helps to save scarce investment resources. It also enhances the demand for health services. Demand for services availability is crucial of functioning healthcare technology.Methods: A comprehensive descriptive study of the maintenance of equipment at a tertiary care corporate hospital in India from January 2012 to May 2012. A convenient sampling method was used to capture data from Key Participants which included two categories of staff viz technicians and managers/administrators. There were 40 technicians and 10 managers who responded to the questionnaire. Both the primary and secondary sources of data were used.Results: Breakdown data analysis showed that the major cause of breakdown was human errors. About 40% of breakdown that occurred in the hospital was mainly because of manual errors followed by electrical and mechanical issues. Average down time for the time period of 5 months came to around 19 hours, which was quite high. Analysis of KAP questionnaire showed that about 55% technicians were not having the educational qualification required for handling the medical equipment, about 15% were not given training at the time of purchase of the equipment. Similarly, few managers were not aware about maintenance practices and importance of maintenance management for smooth and efficient functioning.Conclusions: Good and effective maintenance practices can reduce the cost of maintenance of equipment that arises due to breakdown. The training of equipment users and maintenance managers reduces the equipment downtime. To reduce the possibility of equipment malfunction following service or repair, all personnel involved in maintaining and servicing equipment should be trained.

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Clinical Engineering

Cited by 5 publications

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Evaluation of Performance Outcomes of Medical Equipment Technology Management and Patient Safety: Skilled Clinical Engineer’s Approach

Evaluation of Performance Outcomes of Medical Equipment Technology Management and Patient Safety: Skilled Clinical Engineer’s Approach

Weatherproofing Supply Chains: Enable Intelligent Preparedness with Data Analytics

A comprehensive study on the maintenance of medical equipment at tertiary care hospital in India

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