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Feature story

What to expect from the Joint Commission in 2011

Emphasis on accurate inventories, maintenance strategies, continued advocacy

by Jack Scharff

It's always important to know how people will judge you on your performance. This is especially important for hospitals that want to retain or acquire accreditation.

Recently, we spoke with George Mills, MBA, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, CHSP, senior engineer for the Standards Interpretation Group at the Joint Commission (TJC), to discover what to look for in 2011 surveys and standards. + Read more.

Editorial corner

Welcome to The Trace Journal ... The Joint Commission's 2011 emphasis ... Training shortfalls

Hello, Jim Orzech here. We hope you like our newly redesigned publication devoted entirely to clinical and biomedical engineering topics. You'll find new sections and a new emphasis on the items you asked for in our survey--all intended to provide you with information that helps you in your job and leads to increased patient safety.

In this issue's feature story, you'll learn about the Joint Commission and its likely emphasis in 2011 surveys.

We thank 24x7 magazine for the Biomeds' best practices blog posting on training shortfalls and how local associations may help.

Don't miss our other articles: You could gain some insight into hospital operation and management, learn about new trends and technology, and keep up with the regulatory and compliance environment.

"Happy Reading" -- The Philips Healthcare Team

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Hospital economics, operation, and management

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New trends and technology

Hard work ahead for hospitals
Reform law may change, but key provisions move forward
by Geri Aston - H&HN Magazine

Top healthcare trends
A watershed year for technology
by Don Fluckinger - SearchHealthIT.com

ACCE teleconferences

The American College of Clinical Engineering Teleconference Series

Learn more about this educational series of events that started in 2010 and runs through 2011.

+ Calendar, topics, and costs

Biomeds' best practices blog

In each issue of the Trace Journal we publish a posting to 24x7 magazine's Biomeds' best practices blog. In this issue we select a recent posting on training shortfalls due to tight budgets.

Help us help you

"Training is the cornerstone of advancing your career, but it appears that employers are less likely to provide the service in these tough economic times. Compounding the problem seems to be a lack of interest in local association offerings that are intended to fill this void." + Read more.

Regulatory and compliance

Diverse paths, same goal
Biomeds fashion programs and procedures for accreditation
by Greg Thompson - 24x7

ONC issues final rule for permanent certification
See main features
by Molly Merrill - Healthcare IT News


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