| Knowledge network for medical technology management in Mexico. | |
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PMID: 19845987 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: The role of biomedical engineers (BMEs) has changed widely over the years, from managing a group of technicians to the planning of large installations and the management of medical technology countrywide. As the technology has advanced, the competence of BMEs has been challenged because it is no longer possible to be an expert in every component of the technology involved in running a hospital. Our approach has been to form a network of professionals that are experts in different fields related to medical technology, where work is coordinated to provide high quality services at the planning and execution stages of projects related to medical technology. METHODS: A study of the procedures involved in the procurement of medical technology has been carried out over the years. These experiences have been compared with several case studies where the approach to problem solving in this area has been multidisciplinary. Planning and execution phases of projects involving medical technology management have been identified. RESULTS: After several instances of collaboration among experts from different fields, a network for management of healthcare technology has been formed at our institution that incorporates the experience from different departments that were dealing separately with projects involving medical technology. CONCLUSIONS: This network has led us to propose this approach to solve medical technology management projects, where the strengths of each subgroup complement each other. This structure will lead to a more integrated approach to healthcare technology management and will ensure higher quality solutions. |
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Authors:
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Fabiola Mart??nez Licona; Joaqu??n Azpiroz Leehan; Miguel Cadena M??ndez; Salvador Duarte Yuriar; Ra??l Molina Salazar; Amador Ter??n Gilmore |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of technology assessment in health care Volume: 25 ISSN: 1471-6348 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Technol Assess Health Care Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-22 Completed Date: 2010-01-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508113 Medline TA: Int J Technol Assess Health Care Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 564-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Centro Nacional de Instrumentaci??n e Imagenolog??a M??dica, Universidad Aut??noma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Mexico D.F. fmml@xanum.uam.mx |
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Biomedical Engineering
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organization & administration* Cooperative Behavior Efficiency, Organizational Health Facilities / organization & administration* Hospital Administration Hospital Design and Construction Humans Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital / organization & administration* Mexico Models, Organizational Organizational Case Studies Professional Competence Safety Management / organization & administration Systems Integration* |
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