From the August 2016 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine
Risk management also needs to develop a relationship with biomedical engineering and IT. The sheer amount and complexity of technology in daily workflow and patient care means there is an increased opportunity for technology and systems failure. This necessitates risk management, including HTM and IT in root cause analysis and failure modes, and effects analysis. The insight that could be garnered when including an engaged, eager biomedical team is invaluable. Although roles and scopes are departmentalized, it is crucial for executive leadership to set this cultural expectation, specifically through example, in order to eradicate cultural differences between departments that can directly and indirectly impede optimum patient care.
About the authors: Jamie Williams, BSN, RN, is a clinical analyst at MD Buyline with over 10 years of nursing experience in intensive care and post anesthesia care. James Laskaris, EE, BME, also works at MD Buyline as an emerging technology analyst with over 30 years of experience in the field of biomedical engineering and health care. Lidia Chelkowska, BSN, RN, is a clinical analyst with MD Buyline, specializing in surgical technology.Back to HCB News
