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Medical technology management in U.S. hospitals.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12085615     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Medical technologies move from research and development through manufacturing and marketing into the healthcare delivery system. Within the healthcare delivery system, hospitals rely heavily on medical technologies (and the medical devices they enable) to provide diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring in patient care. Managing these devices from acquisition through application in patient care is a formidable task. Hospitals must act to maximize the benefits of medical devices while minimizing adverse side effects. They must do so within a highly regulated and cost-constrained environment. This paper describes the challenges hospitals face and the strategies they employ in their efforts to achieve cost-effective medical technology management. The role of clinical engineering is discussed.
Authors:
Matthew F Baretich
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Biomedical sciences instrumentation     Volume:  38     ISSN:  0067-8856     ISO Abbreviation:  Biomed Sci Instrum     Publication Date:  2002  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-06-27     Completed Date:  2002-11-06     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0140524     Medline TA:  Biomed Sci Instrum     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  273-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Baretich Engineering, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biomedical Technology*
Equipment Safety / methods
Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / standards*
Materials Management, Hospital / organization & administration*,  standards
Program Development
Technology Assessment, Biomedical / methods,  organization & administration,  standards
United States

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