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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.
Medical Laser Safety Webinar Q&A, Part 2
August 13, 2019
During a recent webinar, Agiliti partnered with LIA to break down several key misunderstandings of the new ANSI standards related to medical laser safety in the OR. Part 2 of a 2-part series providing answers to some of the most pressing attendee questions.
Medical Laser Safety Webinar Q&A, Part 1
August 6, 2019
During a recent webinar, Agiliti partnered with LIA to break down several key misunderstandings of the new ANSI standards related to medical laser safety in the OR. Part 1 of a 2-part series providing answers to some of the most pressing attendee questions.
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.
Understanding ANSI: What New Standards Mean for Your Operating Room
July 9, 2019
The increasing adoption and use of medical lasers has, unsurprisingly, brought increasing attention to developing best practices and safety standards from regulatory agencies. But is your operating room up to code? Part 3 of a 4-part series exploring the gaps surrounding medical equipment quality.
Comparing ISO 13485 to ISO 9001: Why “ISO-Certified” isn’t Enough
June 17, 2019
The only ISO quality standard specific to the high-risk medical device industry is ISO 13485:2016. Explore the critical shortcomings of ISO 9001 within the healthcare industry and why being “ISO-certified” isn’t enough. Part 2 of a 4-part series exploring the gaps surrounding medical equipment quality.
The Quality Engine: How the Vendors You Choose Impact Your Facility
June 4, 2019
As health systems increasingly depend on vendors to provide essential medical equipment rental and service, one concerning quality gap has emerged: a lack of regulatory oversight of those service providers. Part 1 of a 4-part series exploring the gaps surrounding medical equipment quality.
Boost Your BMETs: 3 Tips from a Clinical Engineering Vet
May 21, 2019
Clinical engineering departments are being tasked to do more, yet staffing levels have not increased to keep up with the heavier workload. What’s more, BMET demands are changing too. How can hospitals meet these demands and address technician needs?
BLS Illumination Award: Elevating Safe Medical Laser Programs in the Operating Room
April 4, 2019
Agiliti is honored to be recognized for the 2019 BLS Illumination Award, emphasizing the importance of promoting safe medical laser programs in operating rooms across the healthcare industry.
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.