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3 Technologies Changing the Healthcare Industry – Is Your HTM Team Ready?
December 4, 2019
Technology is rapidly changing within hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Time among HTM teams is at a premium, making it difficult to prioritize new technology assessments. Here are 3 technologies worth examining.
Growing Pains – How to Adapt to Increasing Bariatric Patient Care Needs
October 30, 2019
There isn’t a single solution or a quick fix to solving complex bariatric patient issues, but the equipment that is used to care for the bariatric population can play a big role in protecting both patients and caregivers. Here are four tips.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Hospital Medical Equipment Rental
October 9, 2019
Without enough hospital-owned medical equipment, rental costs can skyrocket and risk delaying patient care. Too much and you pay for it with acquisition and maintenance costs, and you still end up with needless rental expenses. Here’s what “good” rental looks like.
4 Overlooked Ways to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries
September 17, 2019
HAPIs can start forming within 2.5 hours for the most critical patients. The time between when a high-risk patient is admitted to a hospital and when they are placed on a therapy bed and surface is critical to reducing adverse events, such as falls and pressure injuries.
Wait, Already? 5 Ways to Prepare for the 2019-20 Flu Season
August 26, 2019
The previous two flu seasons were notable for two distinct reasons. Neither of which were positive. But both seasons do provide healthcare facilities with important lessons to be learned.
Evaluating Hospital Vendors: How to Close the Quality Gap
July 22, 2019
Are the increased costs and risk across a healthcare organization, including patients and staff, worth a cent saved on a line item basis? The answer should always be no – but that’s not always the case. Part 4 of a 4-part series exploring the gaps surrounding medical equipment quality.
We Are Agiliti
December 3, 2018
Names matter. And the best names do an excellent job of capturing the essence of a company. Why we chose ours.
The Dog Days of Summer: The Perfect Time to Prepare for the Flu?
July 31, 2018
In the midst of Summer, it can be difficult to think about Winter. But in terms of getting prepared for the flu season, that’s exactly what needs to happen.
Rise of the Machines: 3 Trends Impacting Biomedical Service Demands
July 9, 2018
Biomedical technicians are now responsible for more equipment than ever before. This responsibility and other related challenges are complicating hospital equipment service demands.
4 Tips For Effective Hospital Outsourcing
June 18, 2018
Outsourcing supportive services is key to helping free up staff time. But having too many vendors can end up driving greater inefficiencies. Here are four tips to help find the right balance.
Free Up Hospital Staff to Focus on Patients, Not Admin Tasks
June 4, 2018
Hospital administrative tasks are necessary and important, but they place extra strain on staff across the facility. Reduce the burden to improve patient care.
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Clinical Engineering Team
May 21, 2018
Hospital clinical engineering departments are increasingly squeezed for time and resources, making it harder for CE directors to achieve objectives that can have a greater impact for their team and hospital.
3 Ways to Reduce Nurse Burdens & Drive Job Satisfaction
May 7, 2018
National Nurses Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the excellent work done by all nursing teams and staff. It’s also a good time to acknowledge and explore opportunities to improve nurse working conditions.
How Informed Patients are Redefining Hospital Growth Strategies
April 30, 2018
Price pressures from multiple directions are forcing hospitals to explore opportunities to more effectively manage costs and outcomes to attract patients and allow for growth.
The Key to Hospital M&A Success: Unlocking Quick Wins
April 17, 2018
As health system M&A activity continues at increasing rates and scale, implementing strategies to ensure a smooth and quick integration becomes ever important to the bottom line.