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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Improve HCAHPS by Focusing on Medical Equipment Management
April 2, 2018
Many hospitals are investing in “extras” to make a good first impression with their patients. But these “extras” fail to address core issues that impact the patient experience.
The 2017-18 Flu Season in Review: Anticipated and Underprepared
March 9, 2018
The current flu season isn’t over yet but is already on record as the worst seen in nearly a decade. Here is a recap of the season so far and three key takeaways from the 2017-18 flu season.