The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Podcast - AAMI

AAMI Podcast 34: Human Factors in the design of medical equipment part 2

In this episode we continue our discussion with three human factors experts: Kate MacNamee, MaryBeth Privitera, and Michael Wiklund. Kate is a senior human factors engi

AAMI Podcast 33: Human Factors in the design of medical equipment part 1

With us today are three human factors experts: Kate MacNamee, MaryBeth Privitera, and Michael Wiklund. Kate is a senior human factors engineer and program manager at Fa

AAMI Podcast 32: Importance of Drying Flexible Endoscopes

If water or moisture remains in the internal channels of flexible endoscopes, an overgrowth of bacteria can appear in a short period of time, presenting serious health ri

AAMI Podcast 31: Medical Device Security and the Intersection of HTM and IT

Staying ahead of mounting healthcare cybersecurity threats will require a unified approach on the part of healthcare technology management (HTM) and information technolog

AAMI Podcast 30: A Conversation with Binseng Wang, HTM Iconoclast

The inaugural AAMI & TRIMEDX John D. Hughes Iconoclast Award makes it official: Binseng Wang, a self-described rebel, is a master at challenging norms and assumptions. Wi

AAMI Podcast 29: Supporting the Governance and Regulation of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are poised to transform healthcare delivery by providing earlier diagnosis and targeted treatments while driving greater

AAMI Podcast 28: Home Healthcare and Infusion Safety

Advances in technology have helped patient care to move outside the confines of the hospitals and into the patients' homes. However, moving technology into less controlle

AAMI Podcast 27: Use of Virtual Reality in HTM Training

Similar to the way pilots are using virtual reality (VR) to simulate piloting an aircraft, healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals can use VR to practice per

AAMI Podcast 26: Building a case for Continous Electronic Monitoring

The literature suggests that if patients had their breathing monitored continuously rather than every several hours, as is the current practice, then a major portion of t

AAMI Podcast 25: Changing Requirements for Quality Management Systems

Recognized by many jurisdictions around the world, the standard ANSI/AAMI/ISO 13485:2016, Medical Devices; Quality management systems; Requirements for regulatory purpose

AAMI Podcast 24: Deveoloping an AEM Program

What's the optimal way to perform device maintenance? Although implementing an AEM program can save healthcare facilities time and money, the concept has caused confusion

AAMI Episode 23: The State of Sterile Processing

How are hospitals doing with sterile processing, and what's the biggest challenge to effective sterilization today? Sterile processing expert and author Rose Seavey share

AAMI Episode 22: Patch Management in Healthcare

With cybersecurity attacks on the rise in healthcare and a growing appreciation for the threats posed to patients, patch management is more important than ever—yet it rem

AAMI Podcast 21- Tips to Tackle the Wireless Challenge

What's the biggest mistake hospitals make in introducing and implementing wireless technologies? "Not appreciating the complexity," says Shawn Jackman, co-chair of AAMI's

AAMI Podcast 20: Beefing Up Healthcare Cybersecurity

The clinical engineering team at Intermountain Healthcare has a success story to share about its initiative to safeguard its medical equipment from viruses and cyberattac

AAMI Podcast 19: A Conversation with AAMI's New President

Just a few months on the job, new AAMI President and CEO Robert Jensen describes his vision for the association, how his time as a Marine officer helped to prepare him fo

AAMI Podcast 18- The Changing World of Medical Imaging

Medical imaging technology has advanced considerably in modern times, with the rise of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Factor in the growth

AAMI Podcast 17- Clinical Alarm Management

Hospitals are under pressure to draft and implement comprehensive policies that show they have a handle on the crucial patient safety issue of alarm fatigue. There’s been

AAMI Podcast 16- Culture of Safety

What does it take to develop and support a culture of safety in hospitals and other healthcare facilities? AAMI President Mary Logan and Connie Barden, RN, the chief clin

AAMI Podcast 15- Infusion System Safety

How can healthcare facilities ensure that the right drug is going to the right patient, through the right route, with the right dose, at the right time? These five “right