Introduction to Clinical Engineering

Author:   Samantha Jacques, PhD, FACHE (McLaren Health Care, Mount Blanc, MI, USA) ,  Barbara Christe (Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
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9780128181034


Pages:   280
Publication Date:   06 August 2020
Format:   Paperback
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Introduction to Clinical Engineering focuses on the application of engineering practice within the healthcare delivery system, often defined as clinical engineering. Readers will explore the fundamental concepts integral to the support of healthcare technology to advance medical care. The primary mission of clinical engineers is the utilization of medical devices, software, and systems to deliver safe and effective patient care throughout technology’s lifecycle. This unique and interdisciplinary workforce is part of the healthcare team and serves as the intersection between engineering and medicine. This book is aimed at practitioners, managers, students, and educators to serve as a resource that offers a broad perspective of the applications of engineering principles, regulatory compliance, lifecycle planning, systems thinking, risk analysis, and resource management in healthcare. This book is an invaluable tool for healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals and can serve as a guide for students to explore the profession in depth.

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Author:   Samantha Jacques, PhD, FACHE (McLaren Health Care, Mount Blanc, MI, USA) ,  Barbara Christe (Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.430kg
ISBN:  

9780128181034


ISBN 10:   0128181036
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   06 August 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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From the Foreword by Lawrence (Larry) W. Hertzler, CCE, AAMI Fellow: What you will find as you read through this book, is that one of the truly great things about being a clinical engineer is that it is impossible to become bored. A clinical engineer serves to a large extent as a bridge between technology and medicine. In this capacity, there are myriad opportunities in the ever-changing world of health care. Whether the problem to solve is urgent or strategic, or covers direct patient care, equipment integration, human factors, cybersecurity, or financial improvement, there is always a long list to improve the performance of the health system or related organization...What you can expect in this profession today is still only limited by your imagination.


When I first began reading Introduction to Clinical Engineering, I was struck by how I wished it had existed when I first started in the industry. It provides a great introduction for aspiring biomedical equipment technicians and HTM managers in an easily digestible format. The book is written in a manner that makes the concepts described easily digestible yet highly informative. What I found especially useful was the fact that the authors included abbreviations and references for each section covered. Given how many abbreviations are used in the field of HTM, I found this to be extremely helpful for anyone entering the field. The section on information technology (IT) effectively highlights how the HTM field is changing. As health technology and systems become increasingly connected, a greater need will exist for the HTM workforce to gain familiarity with IT concepts-and this will be particularly true for newcomers to the field. The sections covering ransomware, DoS (denial-of-service) attacks, formjacking, and cybersecurity of medical devices are especially informative, providing a strong overview for anyone new to cybersecurity and additional resources for those seeking a deeper understanding. The last part of the book includes about 90 pages of additional content that goes into greater detail on previously described topic areas. An index also is included to help readers quickly find passages containing specific terms; this could be a useful resource for someone who is preparing for a certification exam. After finishing the book, I wished I had it when I was first starting out in HTM and when I was studying for AAMI's CHTM (Certified Healthcare Technology Manager) exam. The insights it contains are valuable for professionals who are transitioning from technician to management roles, and the additional resources that are included can guide those seeking further knowledge. It also would be a valuable resource for those looking at taking the new CABT (Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology) exam. The book also is recommended for anyone who is looking to gain a general understanding of the HTM field. It's a great primer that anyone can pick up and read, particularly with the help of the abbreviations section. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a refresher, transitioning into management, or trying to enter the HTM field. Breaking into the health technology industry can be difficult, but Introduction to Clinical Engineering makes the process less daunting and more approachable. --Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology The book accomplishes its purpose of providing read-ers with a clear introduction to the body of knowledge that all novices to the field of clinical engineering must understand. It delivers the reader an appreciation for the vast knowledge one should be competent in and the benefit from realizing how to prepare for their next step in their career. In this field, recently published books were more ex-tensive in scope, suffering format variation due to their multiple contributors, and were more expensive. As this book is aimed at students, novices, and practitioners ready to advance in their career, it will be very useful to this community and anyone else who explores and is curious about clinical engineering as a future career. --Global Clinical Engineering Journal What you will find as you read through this book, is that one of the truly great things about being a clinical engineer is that it is impossible to become bored. A clinical engineer serves to a large extent as a bridge between technology and medicine. In this capacity, there are myriad opportunities in the ever-changing world of health care. Whether the problem to solve is urgent or strategic, or covers direct patient care, equipment integration, human factors, cybersecurity, or financial improvement, there is always a long list to improve the performance of the health system or related organization...What you can expect in this profession today is still only limited by your imagination. --From the Foreword by Lawrence (Larry) W. Hertzler, CCE, AAMI Fellow Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a refresher, transitioning into management, or trying to enter the HTM field. Breaking into the health technology industry can be difficult, but Introduction to Clinical Engineering makes the process less daunting and more approachable. --Lynch, N. Reading Room. Biomed Instrum Technol (2020) 54 (6): 450. The book accomplishes its purpose of providing readers with a clear introduction to the body of knowledge that all novices to the field of clinical engineering must understand. It delivers the reader an appreciation for the vast knowledge one should be competent in and the benefit from realizing how to prepare for their next step in their career. --Yadin, D. Book Review. Global Clinical Engineering Journal, 4(1), 4-7.


What you will find as you read through this book, is that one of the truly great things about being a clinical engineer is that it is impossible to become bored. A clinical engineer serves to a large extent as a bridge between technology and medicine. In this capacity, there are myriad opportunities in the ever-changing world of health care. Whether the problem to solve is urgent or strategic, or covers direct patient care, equipment integration, human factors, cybersecurity, or financial improvement, there is always a long list to improve the performance of the health system or related organization...What you can expect in this profession today is still only limited by your imagination. --From the Foreword by Lawrence (Larry) W. Hertzler, CCE, AAMI Fellow Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a refresher, transitioning into management, or trying to enter the HTM field. Breaking into the health technology industry can be difficult, but Introduction to Clinical Engineering makes the process less daunting and more approachable. --Lynch, N. Reading Room. Biomed Instrum Technol (2020) 54 (6): 450. The book accomplishes its purpose of providing readers with a clear introduction to the body of knowledge that all novices to the field of clinical engineering must understand. It delivers the reader an appreciation for the vast knowledge one should be competent in and the benefit from realizing how to prepare for their next step in their career. --Yadin, D. Book Review. Global Clinical Engineering Journal, 4(1), 4-7.


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Samantha Jacques, PhD, FACHE, McLaren Health Care, Mount Blanc, MI. Dr. Jacques is the Vice President of Clinical Engineering at McLaren. She manages Services throughout the McLaren system including 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the AAMI Standards Committee. Prior to McLaren, she was Director of Clinical Engineering at Penn State Health. Barbara Christe, PhD is Dean of the School of Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College, a State University of New York (SUNY) campus. She is responsible for one graduate program and six academic departments. Dr Christe is a Commissioner in the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET. Prior to SUNY, she was Program Director of Healthcare Engineering Technology Management and Associate Professor at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

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