Preface |
|
xvii | |
Acknowledgements |
|
xxi | |
Author |
|
xxiii | |
Chapter 1 Clinical Engineering in the Healthcare System |
|
1 | (46) |
|
|
2 | (2) |
|
1.1.1 What Do We Mean By 'Medical Devices', 'Medical Equipment' And 'Healthcare Technology'? |
|
|
3 | (1) |
|
1.1.2 The Context In Which Clinical Engineering Now Operates |
|
|
3 | (1) |
|
|
4 | (4) |
|
1.2.1 Home/community Care |
|
|
5 | (1) |
|
|
5 | (1) |
|
|
6 | (1) |
|
|
6 | (1) |
|
1.2.5 Healthcare As A Cycle |
|
|
6 | (2) |
|
1.3 The Need For Clinical Engineers In The Healthcare System |
|
|
8 | (5) |
|
|
13 | (1) |
|
1.5 How Clinical Engineering Adds Value In The Healthcare Delivery Organization |
|
|
14 | (6) |
|
1.5.1 Equipment Management |
|
|
15 | (2) |
|
1.5.2 Advancing And Supporting Care |
|
|
17 | (2) |
|
1.5.3 Healthcare Technology Management: Dual Remit |
|
|
19 | (1) |
|
1.6 Clinical Engineering And Biomedical Engineering |
|
|
20 | (8) |
|
1.6.1 Research And Development Of New Medical Equipment |
|
|
22 | (1) |
|
|
23 | (2) |
|
1.6.3 Clinical Engineers Contribute To Standards Development |
|
|
25 | (1) |
|
1.6.4 Clinical Engineers Contribute To Post-Market Surveillance |
|
|
26 | (1) |
|
1.6.5 Knowledge Sharing Between Clinical Engineers And Equipment Manufacturers |
|
|
27 | (1) |
|
1.7 Foundations Of A HTM System Within A Healthcare Delivery Organization |
|
|
28 | (4) |
|
1.7.1 Clinical Engineering Within The Corporate Structure |
|
|
28 | (2) |
|
1.7.2 Clinical Engineering Leadership |
|
|
30 | (1) |
|
1.7.3 Clinical Engineering Ethics |
|
|
31 | (1) |
|
1.8 Clinical Engineering Advancing Patient Care |
|
|
32 | (1) |
|
|
33 | (1) |
|
|
34 | (1) |
|
|
35 | (2) |
|
|
37 | (10) |
Chapter 2 Taking A Systems Engineering Approach |
|
47 | (56) |
|
|
48 | (3) |
|
2.2 Introduction To Systems Engineering |
|
|
51 | (6) |
|
2.3 Systems Engineering Methodology |
|
|
57 | (10) |
|
2.3.1 Step 1: Defining The System's Objective |
|
|
58 | (1) |
|
2.3.2 Step 2: Identifying The System's Constituent Elements |
|
|
59 | (3) |
|
2.3.3 Step 3: Identifying The Relationships Between Constituent Elements |
|
|
62 | (1) |
|
2.3.4 Step 4: Improving The System |
|
|
63 | (1) |
|
2.3.5 Step 5: Systems Improvement Methods |
|
|
64 | (1) |
|
2.3.6 Measuring The Performance Of Systems |
|
|
65 | (2) |
|
|
67 | (1) |
|
2.4 Systems Engineering And Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) |
|
|
67 | (8) |
|
2.4.1 Systems Approach When Managing An Item Of Medical Equipment |
|
|
67 | (1) |
|
2.4.2 Systems Approach To The Sociotechnical Aspects Of Equipment Management |
|
|
68 | (1) |
|
2.4.3 Systems Approach To Managing A Fleet Of Medical Equipment |
|
|
69 | (1) |
|
2.4.4 Systems Approach To The Planned Replacement Of Medical Equipment |
|
|
70 | (1) |
|
2.4.5 Clinical Engineers Using Systems Engineering To Improve HTM Processes |
|
|
71 | (1) |
|
2.4.6 Clinical Engineers Using The Systems Approach To Investigate Adverse Events |
|
|
72 | (2) |
|
2.4.7 Health Technology Assessment |
|
|
74 | (1) |
|
2.5 Introduction To Healthcare As A System |
|
|
75 | (4) |
|
2.5.1 Models Of Healthcare As A System |
|
|
75 | (3) |
|
2.5.2 The Need To Improve Healthcare Systems |
|
|
78 | (1) |
|
2.5.3 Quality Improvement Initiatives In Healthcare |
|
|
79 | (1) |
|
2.6 Applying Systems Engineering To Healthcare |
|
|
79 | (5) |
|
2.6.1 Systems Engineering At Healthcare Organization Level |
|
|
80 | (1) |
|
2.6.2 Systems Engineering Within Clinical Departments |
|
|
81 | (1) |
|
2.6.3 Exploiting Developments In Technology To Transform Healthcare |
|
|
82 | (1) |
|
2.6.4 Systems Approach And Data Flows |
|
|
83 | (1) |
|
2.6.5 Clinical Engineers' Contributions To Improving Healthcare Systems |
|
|
83 | (1) |
|
|
84 | (1) |
|
|
85 | (2) |
|
|
87 | (1) |
|
|
88 | (15) |
Chapter 3 Key Standards, Regulations And Guidelines |
|
103 | (44) |
|
|
104 | (1) |
|
|
104 | (5) |
|
3.2.1 What Is A Standard? |
|
|
104 | (1) |
|
3.2.2 Who Writes National Standards? |
|
|
105 | (1) |
|
3.2.3 Who Writes International Standards? |
|
|
105 | (1) |
|
3.2.4 Types Of Standard And How They Are Applicable To HTM And Medical Devices |
|
|
106 | (3) |
|
3.3 What Is A Regulation? |
|
|
109 | (2) |
|
3.3.1 Process From Act To Regulation |
|
|
109 | (1) |
|
3.3.2 Relationship Between Standards And Regulations |
|
|
110 | (1) |
|
|
111 | (2) |
|
3.4.1 What Is The Relationship Between Guidelines And Standards? |
|
|
112 | (1) |
|
3.4.2 What Is The Relationship Between Guidelines And Regulations? |
|
|
112 | (1) |
|
3.5 Key Standards That Inform The Practice Of Healthcare Technology Management |
|
|
113 | (13) |
|
|
113 | (1) |
|
3.5.2 The ISO 55000 Suite Of Standards |
|
|
113 | (6) |
|
3.5.3 The ISO 9000 Suite Of Standards |
|
|
119 | (5) |
|
|
120 | (1) |
|
|
121 | (1) |
|
3.5.3.3 Engagement Of People |
|
|
121 | (1) |
|
|
122 | (1) |
|
|
122 | (1) |
|
3.5.3.6 Evidence-Based Decision-Making |
|
|
123 | (1) |
|
3.5.3.7 Relationship Management |
|
|
123 | (1) |
|
3.5.4 The IEC 60601 Suite Of Standards |
|
|
124 | (2) |
|
3.5.5 Other Standards Which Impact Significantly On HTM Work |
|
|
126 | (1) |
|
3.6 Key Regulations In HTM |
|
|
126 | (3) |
|
|
126 | (1) |
|
3.6.2 Medical Devices Regulations |
|
|
126 | (1) |
|
3.6.3 Health And Safety Regulations |
|
|
127 | (1) |
|
3.6.4 Other Health And Safety Regulations And The Responsibility Of Clinical Engineers |
|
|
128 | (1) |
|
3.7 Key Guidelines In HTM |
|
|
129 | (2) |
|
|
129 | (1) |
|
3.7.2 Relevant Professional Bodies |
|
|
129 | (1) |
|
3.7.3 Not-For-Profit Organizations |
|
|
130 | (1) |
|
|
130 | (1) |
|
|
131 | |
|
Appendix: What Is The Process For Generating Standards? |
|
|
13 | (122) |
|
|
135 | (1) |
|
|
136 | (1) |
|
|
137 | (1) |
|
|
138 | (1) |
|
|
139 | (8) |
Chapter 4 Life Cycle Management Of Medical Equipment |
|
147 | (52) |
|
|
148 | (1) |
|
4.2 Managing Medical Equipment Over Its Life Cycle |
|
|
149 | (8) |
|
4.2.1 Life Cycle Management |
|
|
149 | (1) |
|
4.2.2 Life Cycle Medical Equipment Costs |
|
|
150 | (3) |
|
4.2.3 Reviewing Maintenance Costs |
|
|
153 | (1) |
|
4.2.4 Maintenance Cost Data Can Support Replacement Decision- Making |
|
|
154 | (1) |
|
4.2.5 Replacement Planning |
|
|
154 | (2) |
|
4.2.6 Lost Opportunity Cost Of Medical Equipment Awaiting Repair |
|
|
156 | (1) |
|
4.2.7 Medical Equipment Management System For Life Cycle Management |
|
|
156 | (1) |
|
4.3 Approaches To Financing The Life Cycle Of Medical Equipment |
|
|
157 | (9) |
|
4.3.1 Traditional Capital-Funded Acquisition With Revenue-Funded Support |
|
|
157 | (1) |
|
4.3.2 Funding Equipment Through Consumable Purchases |
|
|
158 | (2) |
|
4.3.3 Renting Medical Equipment |
|
|
160 | (1) |
|
4.3.4 Leasing Medical Equipment |
|
|
161 | (1) |
|
4.3.5 Managed Equipment Service |
|
|
162 | (4) |
|
4.4 Extracting Optimal Benefit From Medical Equipment Over Its Life Cycle |
|
|
166 | (8) |
|
4.4.1 Asset Management: Equipping And Procurement - 'Buy It Right' |
|
|
166 | (2) |
|
4.4.1.1 Will The Technology Add Value, Will It Benefit The Organization? |
|
|
166 | (1) |
|
4.4.1.2 Selecting The Right Product |
|
|
167 | (1) |
|
4.4.1.3 Installing, Deploying And Commissioning The Equipment |
|
|
167 | (1) |
|
4.4.2 Asset Management: Operation And User Support - 'Use It Right' |
|
|
168 | (3) |
|
4.4.2.1 End-User Training |
|
|
168 | (1) |
|
4.4.2.2 Responding To Changing Clinical Applications |
|
|
169 | (1) |
|
4.4.2.3 Auditing The Application Of Equipment |
|
|
169 | (1) |
|
4.4.2.4 Responding To Adverse Events Involving Medical Equipment |
|
|
170 | (1) |
|
4.4.3 Asset Management: Maintenance - 'Keep It Right' |
|
|
171 | (2) |
|
4.4.3.1 Elements Of Maintenance Activities And Tailored Equipment Support Plans |
|
|
171 | (1) |
|
4.4.3.2 Medical Equipment Software Management And Upgrades |
|
|
172 | (1) |
|
4.4.4 Asset Management: Decommissioning - 'Dispose Of It Right' |
|
|
173 | (1) |
|
|
174 | (1) |
|
4.4.4.2 Disposal Compliant With Environmental Regulations |
|
|
174 | (1) |
|
|
174 | (9) |
|
4.5.1 Introduction To HTM In Practice |
|
|
177 | (4) |
|
4.5.2 Definition 1: The Medical Device Policy |
|
|
181 | (1) |
|
4.5.3 Definition 2: The Medical Device Committee |
|
|
181 | (1) |
|
4.5.4 Definition 3: The Strategic HTM Plan |
|
|
182 | (1) |
|
4.5.5 Definition 4: The MDC Action Plan |
|
|
182 | (1) |
|
4.5.6 Definition 5: Healthcare Technology Management Programmes |
|
|
182 | (1) |
|
4.5.7 Definition 6: The Equipment Support Plan |
|
|
182 | (1) |
|
|
182 | (1) |
|
4.6 Mapping The HTM System Proposed In This Book To Iso 55000 |
|
|
183 | (1) |
|
|
184 | (2) |
|
|
186 | (1) |
|
|
186 | (1) |
|
|
187 | (12) |
Chapter 5 The Healthcare Technology Management System: Strategic |
|
199 | (72) |
|
|
201 | (1) |
|
5.2 The Medical Device Committee |
|
|
201 | (1) |
|
5.3 The Medical Device Policy |
|
|
202 | (7) |
|
|
203 | (1) |
|
5.3.2 Structure And Content Of The Policy |
|
|
204 | (5) |
|
5.3.2.1 HTM Organizational Arrangements |
|
|
205 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.2 A Life Cycle Approach To Equipment Management |
|
|
206 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.3 Inventory And Records |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.4 Acquiring New Devices And Systems, Developing New Services |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.5 Putting New Equipment And Systems Into Use |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.7 Appropriate Prescription And Use Of Devices |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.8 Cleaning And Decontamination |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.9 Maintenance And Repair |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.10 Removal From Service |
|
|
208 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.11 Disposal Of Withdrawn Equipment |
|
|
208 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.12 Managing Adverse Events |
|
|
208 | (1) |
|
5.3.2.13 Dealing With Safety Alerts And Field Safety Notices |
|
|
209 | (1) |
|
5.3.3 Communicating The Policy |
|
|
209 | (1) |
|
5.4 Following On From The MD Policy: The Strategic HTM Plan |
|
|
209 | (8) |
|
5.4.1 Developing The Strategic HTM Plan As A Quality Cycle: Increasing Value |
|
|
209 | (8) |
|
|
210 | (5) |
|
|
215 | (1) |
|
|
216 | (1) |
|
|
216 | (1) |
|
5.5 Leadership Of And From The MDC |
|
|
217 | (1) |
|
5.5.1 Leadership Of The MDC |
|
|
217 | (1) |
|
5.5.2 Membership Of The MDC |
|
|
217 | (1) |
|
5.5.3 Leadership From The MDC |
|
|
217 | (1) |
|
5.5.4 Actions For The MDC To Lead On |
|
|
218 | (1) |
|
5.6 Actions To Address Risk |
|
|
218 | (10) |
|
5.6.1 Fundamental Corporate Decisions |
|
|
218 | (2) |
|
5.6.2 Organizational Arrangements By The MDC To Address Risk |
|
|
220 | (1) |
|
5.6.3 Planned Replacement List |
|
|
221 | (3) |
|
|
224 | (3) |
|
5.6.5 Internally Identified Hazards, Risk Management And Mitigation |
|
|
227 | (1) |
|
5.6.6 Externally Identified Hazards, Risk Management And Mitigation |
|
|
227 | (1) |
|
5.7 Actions To Realize Opportunities |
|
|
228 | (4) |
|
5.7.1 Flexible Deployment Of Assets |
|
|
229 | (1) |
|
5.7.2 Identifying Opportunities For Promoting Quality |
|
|
229 | (1) |
|
5.7.3 Identifying Opportunities For Promoting Safety |
|
|
230 | (1) |
|
5.7.4 Identifying Opportunities For Promoting Effectiveness |
|
|
230 | (2) |
|
5.8 Communication And Documentation Requirements Of The MDC |
|
|
232 | (2) |
|
|
232 | (1) |
|
|
232 | (1) |
|
|
233 | (1) |
|
5.8.4 Information Requirements |
|
|
233 | (1) |
|
|
234 | (1) |
|
5.9 Performance Evaluation |
|
|
234 | (3) |
|
5.9.1 Review The Performance Of HTM Programmes |
|
|
234 | (1) |
|
5.9.2 Reviewing Quality And Safety Programmes |
|
|
235 | (1) |
|
|
236 | (1) |
|
5.10 Continual Improvement |
|
|
237 | (1) |
|
|
237 | (1) |
|
|
238 | (1) |
|
|
239 | (1) |
|
|
239 | (32) |
Chapter 6 Developing Equipment Support Plans In The Context Of The HTM Programme |
|
271 | (86) |
|
|
272 | (4) |
|
|
276 | (22) |
|
6.2.1 Holistic ESP Planning Which Is Patient Focused |
|
|
276 | (2) |
|
6.2.2 ESP Planning Principles |
|
|
278 | (1) |
|
6.2.3 ESP As A Process That Is Structured As A Quality Cycle |
|
|
279 | (8) |
|
6.2.3.1 Developing The Esp |
|
|
280 | (2) |
|
6.2.3.2 Adherence To Manufacturers' Instructions |
|
|
282 | (2) |
|
6.2.3.3 Implementing The Esp |
|
|
284 | (2) |
|
|
286 | (1) |
|
6.2.3.5 Auditing The ESP And The Quality Cycle |
|
|
287 | (1) |
|
6.2.4 Financial Analysis Of The Esp |
|
|
287 | (4) |
|
6.2.4.1 Cost-Effectiveness Measures |
|
|
289 | (2) |
|
6.2.5 Analyzing The Benefits Delivered From An Esp |
|
|
291 | (2) |
|
6.2.6 Assessing The Value Delivered By An Esp |
|
|
293 | (5) |
|
6.3 Examples Of Equipment Support Plans |
|
|
298 | (2) |
|
6.4 Developing Concurrent ESPS As Part Of A Complete HTM Programme |
|
|
300 | (7) |
|
6.4.1 Step 1: Group Equipment Into Support Groups |
|
|
304 | (1) |
|
6.4.2 Step 2: Estimate Impact Of Equipment Failure |
|
|
305 | (1) |
|
6.4.3 Step 3: Prioritize Equipment Groups For Review |
|
|
306 | (1) |
|
6.4.4 Step 4: Develop The Ideal ESP For Each Equipment Grouping |
|
|
306 | (1) |
|
6.4.5 Step 5: Assign Available Resources To ESP Delivery Teams |
|
|
306 | (1) |
|
6.4.6 Step 6: Identify And Communicate Any Residual Risk |
|
|
307 | (1) |
|
6.5 Implementing And Auditing The ESPS Within The HTM Programme |
|
|
307 | (5) |
|
6.5.1 Set ESPS Into Action |
|
|
307 | (1) |
|
6.5.2 Continual Management Of The ESP Delivery |
|
|
308 | (1) |
|
6.5.3 Kpis: Seeking Assurance That The HTM Programme Is Being Delivered |
|
|
308 | (2) |
|
6.5.4 Reviewing The ESPS Within HTM Programme |
|
|
310 | (1) |
|
6.5.5 Auditing To Ensure That All Equipment Has Been Checked |
|
|
311 | (1) |
|
6.6 Quality Improvement Of The ESPS And HTM Programme |
|
|
312 | (4) |
|
6.6.1 Act To Improve The Equipment Process |
|
|
312 | (1) |
|
6.6.2 Review And Revise The Estimate Of Impact Of Equipment Failure |
|
|
313 | (1) |
|
6.6.3 Develop A Quality Improvement Plan For The HTM Programmed |
|
|
313 | (49) |
|
6.6.3.1 Looking Inwards For Improvements |
|
|
313 | (1) |
|
6.6.3.2 Looking Outwards For Improvements |
|
|
314 | (1) |
|
|
315 | (1) |
|
6.7 Report On The Status Of The HTM Programme To The MDC |
|
|
316 | (1) |
|
6.8 Managing The HTM Programme From A Risk Management Perspective |
|
|
316 | (2) |
|
|
318 | (2) |
|
|
320 | |
|
|
32 | (290) |
|
|
322 | (35) |
Chapter 7 The Extended Role Of Clinical Engineers: Advancing Healthcare |
|
357 | (108) |
|
|
359 | (3) |
|
7.2 Projects Arising From Or Relating To HTM Processes |
|
|
362 | (18) |
|
7.2.1 Applying The Medical Equipment Inventory To Enhance Care |
|
|
362 | (1) |
|
7.2.2 The Mems Database Supports Effective Medical Equipment Management |
|
|
363 | (1) |
|
7.2.3 Planned Replacement Projects |
|
|
363 | (8) |
|
|
366 | (1) |
|
7.2.3.2 Tender Specification |
|
|
366 | (1) |
|
|
367 | (1) |
|
|
368 | (2) |
|
|
370 | (1) |
|
7.2.4 Managing Equipment Trials |
|
|
371 | (1) |
|
7.2.5 Local Healthcare Technology Assessment |
|
|
372 | (2) |
|
7.2.6 Adverse Event Investigations |
|
|
374 | (2) |
|
7.2.7 Medical Device Safety Alerts |
|
|
376 | (1) |
|
7.2.8 Projects To Improve HTM Processes |
|
|
377 | (1) |
|
7.2.9 Support For Capital Build Projects With Medical Equipment Implications |
|
|
378 | (2) |
|
7.3 Advancing The Delivery Of Care: Contribution By Clinical Engineers |
|
|
380 | (7) |
|
7.3.1 Innovating Care Processes And Quality Improvement |
|
|
380 | (2) |
|
|
382 | (1) |
|
7.3.3 Innovation Projects |
|
|
382 | (1) |
|
7.3.4 Clinical Informatics |
|
|
383 | (2) |
|
|
385 | (1) |
|
7.3.6 Major Incident And Business Continuity Planning |
|
|
385 | (2) |
|
7.3.6.1 Major Incident Planning |
|
|
385 | (1) |
|
7.3.6.2 Business Continuity |
|
|
386 | (1) |
|
7.4 Clinical Engineering Experts And Special Advisors |
|
|
387 | (11) |
|
7.4.1 Application Of Medical Equipment At The Point Of Care |
|
|
387 | (1) |
|
7.4.2 Managing Medical Equipment Alarms |
|
|
388 | (1) |
|
|
389 | (1) |
|
7.4.4 In-House Manufacture Of Medical Equipment And The Electrical Safety Expert |
|
|
390 | (3) |
|
7.4.4.1 Knowledge And Understanding |
|
|
390 | (1) |
|
7.4.4.2 Medical Electrical Systems |
|
|
390 | (1) |
|
7.4.4.3 Electrical Safety Procedures |
|
|
391 | (1) |
|
7.4.4.4 In-House Manufacture Or Modification Of Medical Equipment |
|
|
391 | (2) |
|
7.4.5 Advice For The Construction Of New Buildings Or Facilities |
|
|
393 | (1) |
|
7.4.6 Wider Professional Involvement Of Clinical Engineers |
|
|
394 | (1) |
|
7.4.7 Medical It Network Risk Management Expert |
|
|
394 | (1) |
|
7.4.8 Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Advisors |
|
|
395 | (1) |
|
7.4.9 Consultant Clinical Engineer |
|
|
396 | (1) |
|
7.4.10 Other Technology Experts |
|
|
397 | (1) |
|
7.4.11 Continuing Training Of Clinical Staff |
|
|
398 | (1) |
|
7.5 Rehabilitation Engineering |
|
|
398 | (1) |
|
|
399 | (1) |
|
|
399 | (1) |
|
|
400 | (2) |
|
|
402 | (1) |
|
|
402 | (63) |
Chapter 8 The Clinical Engineering Department: Achieving The Vision |
|
465 | (4486) |
|
|
466 | (1) |
|
8.2 The Mission, Vision And Values Of The Clinical Engineering Department |
|
|
467 | (1) |
|
8.2.1 The Mission Statement |
|
|
467 | (1) |
|
8.2.2 The Vision Statement |
|
|
467 | (1) |
|
8.2.3 The Value Statement |
|
|
468 | (1) |
|
8.3 The Clinical Engineering Department's Position Within Healthcare Organizations |
|
|
468 | (1) |
|
8.4 The Structure Of A Clinical Engineering Department |
|
|
469 | (6) |
|
8.4.1 Illustrative Organizational Structures Of The CED |
|
|
470 | (4) |
|
8.4.1.1 Centralized And Decentralized Structures |
|
|
470 | (2) |
|
8.4.1.2 Organizational Chart |
|
|
472 | (1) |
|
8.4.1.3 Reporting Arrangements |
|
|
473 | (1) |
|
8.4.2 The Organizational Design Of The CED |
|
|
474 | (1) |
|
8.4.2.1 Quality Management System |
|
|
474 | (1) |
|
8.4.3 Some Thoughts On Physical Structures |
|
|
475 | (1) |
|
8.5 Staff Roles And Responsibilities |
|
|
475 | (5) |
|
8.5.1 Clinical Engineering Technicians |
|
|
477 | (1) |
|
8.5.2 Clinical Engineering Technologists |
|
|
477 | (1) |
|
|
478 | (1) |
|
8.5.4 Clinical Engineering: A Continuum |
|
|
478 | (2) |
|
8.5.5 Summary: The Staff Of The CED |
|
|
480 | (1) |
|
8.6 Leadership In The Clinical Engineering Department |
|
|
480 | (3) |
|
8.6.1 Setting The Strategic Objectives Of The CED |
|
|
481 | (1) |
|
8.6.2 Communication Skills |
|
|
481 | (1) |
|
8.6.3 Organizational Ability |
|
|
482 | (1) |
|
8.6.4 Developing Individuals |
|
|
482 | (1) |
|
8.7 The Training Role Of Clinical Engineers |
|
|
483 | (4368) |
|
8.7.1 Developing The Workforce |
|
|
483 | (1) |
|
8.7.2 Contributing To Academic Programmes |
|
|
484 | (4367) |
|
|
4851 | |
|
|
486 | (1) |
|
|
487 | (1) |
|
|
487 | (1) |
|
|
488 | (4463) |
Chapter 9 Medical Device Governance |
|
4951 | |
|
|
4951 | (1) |
|
9.2 The Extended Life Cycle From Design Through Operational Use To End Of Life |
|
|
4951 | (20) |
|
9.3 Medical Device Governance, A Patient And Carer Perspective |
|
|
4971 | |
|
9.3.1 Medical Device Governance At The Point Of Care (Inner Circle) |
|
|
4971 | (20) |
|
9.3.2 Support Systems Within The Healthcare Organization (Middle Circle) |
|
|
4991 | (30) |
|
9.3.3 When Things Go Wrong |
|
|
5021 | (10) |
|
9.3.4 Industry, Standards And National Agencies (Outer Circle) |
|
|
5031 | |
|
|
504 | (1) |
|
|
505 | (1) |
|
|
506 | (1) |
|
|
506 | (1) |
Chapter 10 Healthcare Technology Management Adding Value |
|
507 | (12) |
|
|
507 | (1) |
|
10.2 Overview Of This Book |
|
|
508 | (1) |
|
10.3 HTM: Benefitting Stakeholders |
|
|
509 | (5) |
|
10.3.1 HTM Benefitting Patients And Carers |
|
|
509 | (2) |
|
10.3.2 HTM Benefitting Clinical Staff |
|
|
511 | (1) |
|
10.3.3 HTM Benefitting The Healthcare Organization |
|
|
512 | (1) |
|
10.3.4 HTM Benefitting The Funding Providers |
|
|
513 | (1) |
|
10.3.5 HTM Benefitting The Medical Device Industry And Regulatory Authorities |
|
|
514 | (1) |
|
|
514 | (3) |
|
|
517 | (2) |
Glossary |
|
519 | (10) |
Index |
|
529 | |