Technology has become part and parcel of any accredited healthcare system. However, with only a handful of more than 10,000 new medical technologies appearing on the market each year, hospitals may, without expert help and advice, end up spending large sums of money on ineffective technologies and equipment.

This is why it is crucial to properly attend to and develop programs whereby biomedical engineers are involved in:

• Technology Transfer - With Management Processes and Systems
  • Assessment of new or existing technologies
  • Planning of facilities (including budgeting)
  • Development of policies, procedures, and administrative systems
  • Development of bid specifications and evaluation of bids
  • Purchasing negotiations
  • Equipment-specific site planning and equipment installations
  • Advising on software systems for laboratory, radiology, medical records, scheduling, etc...
  
  
• Technology Management Services
  • Development and implementation of systems to meet international and/or local standards
  • Implementation of equipment management and maintenance programs/softwares
  • Balancing in-house vs. outside maintenance and service agreements
  • Negotiation of service agreements
  • Development of safety programs
  • Development of calibration protocols
  
  
• Educational Programs
  • Training of nursing staff and support teams on the proper use and care of equipment
  • Training of biomedical engineers and technicians
  • Technology management and transfer practices for administrators and clinical and nursing senior management
  • Training on electrical safety
  • Specific technology presentations to medical and nursing staff
  
  
• Medical and Basic Science Research
  • Participating in medical or basic science procedures/experiments
  • Modifying existing equipment for special research purposes
  • Designing new equipment for special research purposes