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Title |
Speaker |
Description |
Room Location
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NFPA 99 2012 - Healthcare Facilities Code (2 hour session) |
Alan Lipschultz, CCE, PE, CSP - President of
HealthCare Technology Consulting LLC |
NFPA 99 has just gone a MAJOR revision that will
affect all Clinical Engineering groups over time. The biggest change is that it
is now an NFPA "Code" on a par with the National Electrical
Code. The NFPA is beginning a big campaign to get this code adopted into
law. Mr. Lipschultz is a member of the AAMI Technology Management Council and
will also address the proposed CMS change to require manufacturer's PM
procedures. NFPA-99 also has text addressing this subject |
ROOM 140 |
“First Look Support” for MEDRAD Injectors (2 hour session) |
Joseph Paravate, Product Trainer, MEDRAD Service |
BMET’s will learn how to identify common failure
points and techniques to minimize injector down-time and service costs. “First
Look Support” is usually only available with a PartnerCARE Plus service
package. Come and take advantage of this no cost training as part of the
Pittsburgh Biomedical Conference! |
ROOM 138 |
Surgical Supply Item Tracking (1 hour session) |
Tim Robb, ClearCount Service Manager Dan Hartman, ClearCount Biomed Technician |
Retained surgical items, a clear safety issue in
the operating room. The ClearCount Platform enables a product
architecture focused on improving patient safety, reducing the impact of human
error and improving efficiency, while providing economic value. ClearCount
systems provide a number of solutions. Tim and Dan will discuss how
ClearCount’s RFID technology counts and detects surgical items in the Operating
Room. |
ROOM 119 |
Career Path for BMETs
(1 hour session) |
Myron Hartman, Penn State University, BET
Program Coordinator |
This session will discuss the career path
opportunities for biomedical equipment technicians. Do you want to become more
specialized in technology, move into management or pursue other interests? What
types of investments should a BMET choose to develop their career: training,
education, certification, or others. Come hear the actions you need to do to
plan your future. |
ROOM 138 |
Overview of Servicing Ultrasound Equipment (1 hour session) |
Scott Fanks ,Customer Engineer, Trisonics |
Diagnostic Ultrasound in the Clinical Areas,
Modes of Ultrasound use, Overview of functional block diagram of
Ultrasound Scanners, Architecture of the most popular Scanners, common
failures, Ultrasound service discussion |
ROOM 140 |
Fundamentals of Servicing Diagnostic Imaging Systems (3 hour session) |
Ed Kohut, Training Manager |
This course is designed to teach the new service
professional the skills required for an understanding of the principles and
concepts of diagnostic imaging. This course covers from how x-rays are produced
to the advanced imaging chain. |
ROOM 140 |
Radiology Service with a focus on Nuclear Medicine (2 hour session) |
Joel Petri, Senior Field Engineer, Absolute
Imaging Solutions (AIS) |
I. Servicing in a hospital vs. office setting
(interaction)
A. hospital
B. office
II. Service (job vs. career)
A. Quality
B. competition
C. parts
III Absolute Imaging Solution AIS |
ROOM 138 |
|
Anesthetic Vaporizer Preventative Maintenance
and Patient Safety |
William Narey, CEO G.A.S |
An overview of the history and development of
anesthetic vaporizers including: material specifications, performance
criteria and safety issues. A brief outline of potential hazards,
preventative maintenance recommendations and the most effective use of
anesthetic vaporizers in the O.R. Patient safety issues. |
ROOM 119 |
|
Pulse Oximeters: Performance Evaluation of
Professional and Consumer Grades |
Steven, Bozek, Student PSU BET Program Myron Hartman, Instructor PSU BET Program |
This session will share the results of an
undergraduate research project that is comparing professional and consumer
grade pulse oximeters for: accuracy, environmental interferences, reliability
and cost effectiveness. |
ROOM 119 |
|
The “Pro’s” and “Cons” of Reconditioned and
Remarketed Medical Equipment |
Justin S. Ross CBET, Biomedical Services
Manager, KMA Remarketing Corp. |
An in-depth analysis on purchasing Reconditioned
and Remarketed Medical Equipment verses new. We will discuss how to find quality equipment for a fair cost. As well
as give some hints and pointers to keep in mind when looking at pre-owned
equipment. This discussion will be presented by an insider in the
industry. |
ROOM 138 |
|
Optimizing TEE Probes Performance |
Ted Lucidi, CBET Technical and Clinical Support
Specialist, MEDRAD Service |
Calling all BMETs! Having trouble with your
TEEs? This course will teach you how to enhance the care plan for your TEE
(transesophageal) probes. You will learn how to identify common failure points
and techniques to minimize support costs. The desired outcome is that you
will be able to educate your customers on how to avoid common pitfalls in the
care and handling of these devices. |
ROOM 119 |
