a systematic approach Hegarty, Francis creator author. Amoore, John N. author. Blackett, Paul author. McCarthy, Justin (Clinical engineer) author. Scott, Richard 1962- author. text bibliography flu 2017 2017 monographic eng

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xxvi, 543 pages : llustrations ; 26 cm "This book offers a comprehensive approach for providing cost effective healthcare technology management (HTM) at the lowest risk. The authors propose a management model based on two interlocking quality cycles which, when fully implemented, delivers a comprehensive and transparent model for implementing an HTM program throughout an institution. The book shows how to cost effectively manage the resources of medical equipment through its full lifecycle, from acquisition through operational use, to disposal, supporting better healthcare at lower costs"-- Clinical engineering in the healthcare system -- Taking a systems engineering approach -- Key standards, regulations and guidelines -- Life cycle management of medical equipment -- The Healthcare Technology Management System--Strategic -- Developing equipment support plans in the context of the HTM Programme -- The extended role of clinical engineers--Advancing healthcare -- The Clinical Engineering Department--achieving the vision -- Medical device governance -- Health technology management (HTM) adding value. Francis Hegarty, John Amoore, Paul Blackett, Justin McCarthy, Richard Scott. Includes bibliographical references and index. Medical instruments and apparatus Medical technology Biomedical engineering R855.3 .H44 2017 610.284 HFH 9781498703543 1498703542 2016025952 OU/DLC 160608 20190822100252.0 19160038 eng