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General Information |
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MD Expo 2009 - Tentative Show Schedule
Thursday, September 24
| 8am - 5:30pm |
Registration |
| 9am - 5:30pm |
Educational Break-Out Sessions |
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Medical Equipment Management - Regulatory & Standards Compliance |
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Presented by: Myron Hartman, Program Coordinator, Biomedical Eng. Technology - Penn
State New Kensington
Managing multi-vendor medical equipment maintenance in today’s environment of regulatory and standards constraints can be a daunting task. This seminar will introduce, review and provide examples of compliance for the regulatory and standards organizations for hospital based medical equipment management programs.
*Special fee applies ($895). Please call 800.906.3373 for details. |
| 1pm |
2009 MD Expo Golf Tournament at Hermitage Golf Course followed
by 6pm Awards Cook-out |
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1pm - 3pm |
Educational Break-Out Sessions |
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Preventative Maintenance — Why do we do, what we do? Do we know? |
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Presented by: Dave Francoeur, V.P. Clinical Technology Services ARAMARK Healthcare;
Jim Fedele, Director Clinical Engineering Susquehanna Health System
Regulatory requirements, preventative maintenance, performance assurance, scheduled
inspections, risk base criteria, and evidencebased maintenance are criteria that
guide clinical equipment managers’ decisions on staffing and operations everyday.
The million-dollar question is, do any of these criteria positively affect patient care and safety? How do we know which devices will truly benefit from scheduled
interventions? Is there a different way of thinking that will help achieve better
outcomes and reduce the stress associated with fixed schedules? Attend this session
and be part of a discussion where as a group we will challenge the status quo. |
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Measuring and Reporting Value |
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Presented by: Karen Waninger, Director Clinical Engineering - Community Health Network
One of the most critical factors in our profession is the ability to effectively measure the value of what we do for our customers. Equally as important is the ability to communicate key pieces of information in a manner that will be correctly understood by the recipient. This session will describe types of “value” that can be represented by measurable information and will provide reporting examples and
templates as tools for the participants to use. |
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Service Workshop for the Lifepak 20 Defibrillator/Monitor |
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Presented by: Matt Greene, Field Service Rep - Medtronic Physio-Control
This 2-hour session is a technical review of the Lifepak 20, the leading hospital
biphasic defibrillator/monitor in the United States. The instructor will review
the preventive maintenance inspection procedure, major components/subcomponents
and troubleshooting, based on the product service manual. |
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3:30pm-5:30pm |
Educational Break-Out Sessions |
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Justifications: Get What You Need |
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Presented by: Karen Waninger, Director Clinical Engineering - Community Health Network
This session will provide basic techniques and templates to create and present
effective justifications for tools, training, or positions. Speak the language of
your administrator (or customer) to demonstrate the value of what you can offer
in return for the funding you are requesting. |
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How to Slash your Medical Equipment Maintenance Budget in 2010 |
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Presented by: Patrick Lynch, CBET, CCE - Global Medical Imaging
Healthcare is in a financial crisis and capital acquisitions and projects are being delayed or cancelled. Layoffs abound. Pay is frozen. What do we do when our
administration is looking to us for any and all ways to squeeze budgets and expenditures?
Many of the traditional equipment service arrangements are not economically feasible
in these tough times. How do you reduce costs without reducing quality, dependability
or uptime? This session will present a new and innovative way to evaluate medical
equipment maintenance costs, provide a mechanism for comparing these costs to other
internal and external sources. We also will embark upon a discussion of how to reduce
these costs by more than half in many cases, while maintaining quality and uptime. |
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Outsourcing Best Practices |
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Presented by: Brian Montgomery - CREST Services
A panel will discuss “best practices” in out-sourcing medical equipment repair
and support. The panel will discuss techniques, methods, and processes that are
more effective in delivering a medical equipment support program. |
Friday, September 25
| 7:30am - 7pm |
Registration |
| 8am - 3pm |
Exhibitor Set-up |
| 8am - 12:30pm |
Educational Break-out Sessions |
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Negotiating Skills for Service Agreements |
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Presented by: Myron Hartman, Program Coordinator, Biomedical Eng. Technology - Penn
State New Kensington
Creating a win-win relationship between a healthcare organization and a medical
equipment service provider becomes a legal document at the service agreement. The
process in developing, negotiating and finalizing the agreement are critical key
steps for both parties. This session will discuss some the skills, methods and tactics
used in the process of negotiating medical equipment service agreements. Participants
may be asked to participate and share examples (both positive and negative) in their
experiences in negotiating service agreements. |
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The Evolution of Electrosurgery Test Technology: Current Generator Technology
Mandates a New Generation of ESU Analyzers |
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Presented by: Michael R. Erwine, Strategic Accounts Manager - BC Group International
Within the past 3 to 5 years, leading manufacturers of electrosurgery generators
have been shipping new levels of technology that require a totally new approach
for test and measurement. Older generation ESU Analyzers no longer work to a satisfactory
level with these new generators. A new level of ESU Analyzer technology is now
available to fit these requirements. This presentation will introduce the 5th generation of
ESU Analyzers with totally new capabilities. |
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Anesthesia Machine Fundamentals |
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Presented by: David Deforge, Anesthesia Supervisor - CE-Tech
This class includes basic functions of an anesthesia system including the high and low pressure system, CO2 absorber and the scavenging system. First line troubleshooting and the FDA anesthesia machine pre-use check recommendations will be discussed. |
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CBET Review Seminar |
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Presented by: John Noblitt, B.S., MA. Ed., CBET - Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute
This seminar will cover information from all areas of the CBET exam. Topics will
include anatomy and physiology, analog and digital electronics, medical equipment
function and problem solving and safety standards in healthcare facilities. |
| 12:30pm - 2:30pm |
Music to your Mouth Luncheon & Keynote Address |
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Presented by: Brian Poplin, FACHE, CBET, Senior VP, Clinical Technology Services
- ARAMARK Healthcare
How Healthcare Policy Changes and the Current Economic Environment are Impacting
Hospital Clinical Equipment Decisions
This talk will guide attendees through the healthcare policy reform landscape and
current economic conditions and draw some conclusions regarding how these two factors
are impacting hospital reimbursement rates and subsequently clinical equipment decisions.
Correlations will be presented between these driving factors and cost control realities
that are seeping into the business directives of hospital clinical equipment departments.
The perspective shared will include thoughts on the current environment and a projection
into what the future may hold. |
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2:30pm - 4pm |
Future of the Medical Equipment Service Profession |
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The medical equipment service industry has undergone many changes in the past decade. The multivendor mentality has changed the delivery of services. Service professionals seem to be getting scarce. Panel members will discuss the present situation and future opportunities for this great profession. |
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4pm - 7pm |
EXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING/WELCOME RECEPTION |
Saturday, September 26
| 8am - 5pm |
Registration |
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8:30am – 10:30am |
Educational Break-Out Sessions |
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First Look Training for your MEDRAD Injector |
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Presented by: Richard Hamilton - MEDRAD Service Technical Operations Trainer
This class will introduce the student to various types of basic troubleshooting
tips for the MEDRAD injectors. Enhance your capabilities to clear errors and get
your unit back up and running. Troubleshooting quick tip literature materials will
be provided to attendees of the class. |
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Taking the Biomed Field to the Next Level: Four Keys |
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Presented by: AAMI
To strengthen its position, the biomed field must prepare for the evolving
CE/IT environment; increase its perceived value; promote itself; and recruit new
blood into the field. AAMI’s Technology Management Council is helping to make these
things a reality, and you can help too. |
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In-House Technology Management |
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Presented by: Myron Hartman, Program Coordinator, Biomedical Eng. Technology - Penn
State New Kensington
Due to its relatively compact design, advanced digital circuitry, and ease of maintenance, ultrasound is proving to be another source of revenue for ISOs and a cost savings factor for in-house programs. This session is designed to introduce the skills necessary to service ultrasound with an emphasis on image analysis and operation. |
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Smart Networking for Biomeds |
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The focus of this class will be on IT networking. It will introduce the Biomed Technician
to the common devices and nomenclature that make a network. Interfacing of devices
will be covered and the problems that can be encountered as well as common troubleshooting
techniques. |
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10am - 11:30am |
Dealer Summit |
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A “Q&A” session covering hospital’s decision making processes and how
they are preparing for the future. Keep you finger on the pulse of the future of
your industry! Sample Topics Covered:
• Asset Mgmt./Equipment Trends
• OEM vs. 3rd Party Service Contracts
• Adapting to Current Market Conditions
• Market Growth for Pre-Owned/ Refurbished
• Government Regulatory Issues and Reimbursements |
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11am – 1pm |
Educational Break-Out Sessions |
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Principles of Diagnostic Ultrasound |
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Presented by: Don Fletcher - InterMed Ultrasound
Healthcare managers face a variety of issues while operating in an increasingly cost-containment environment. In-House Clinical/Biomedical Managers face great challenges with the options, and threats, presented by others. This seminar will cover options and resources a manager needs to be effective in today’s health care market. Participants will be asked to share some examples and methods. |
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Benchmarking Clinical Engineering Services |
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Presented by: Myron Hartman, Program Coordinator, Biomedical Eng. Technology - Penn
State New Kensington
This interactive session covers the numbers, formulas, and methods used by managers to benchmark their departments. Data groups to be discussed: employees,
preventive maintenance, service departments, financial issues, contracted services, and other related indicators. Participants should come prepared to share their examples and methods, as this will be a moderated open discussion session. |
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PACS: An Overview |
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Presented by: Joe Weidner - DITEC, Inc.
We are a business in transition. Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS) coupled with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine standard (DICOM) have made highly efficient handling of medical images and patient data a reality. The key here is not the diminishing role of film, but rather the increases
in workflow efficiency and patient throughput. This session will present the advantages and pitfalls of PACS. |
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CRT Monitors: End of Life Dilema |
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Presented by: Ampronix
Over the last four years cathode ray tube manufactures have reduced by 90%
and the remaining manufactures have reduced production by 80%, significantly impacting
repairs of CRT monitors. LCD monitor incompatibility for many modalities has slowed
this transition. Ampronix has overcome this dilemma by bringing a cost-effective,
practical and versatile solution. |
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1pm – 5pm |
Exhibit Hall Open |
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1pm Gourmet Pizza Lunch Station located in Exhibit Hall sponsored by – META |
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6pm |
Blues & Brews Bash - sponsored by – Intermed |
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