CLINICAL ENGINEERING - ETC141 Digital Course：etc141数字课程临床工程.ppt

CLINICAL ENGINEERING Definitions Biomedical Engineering Solving problems in biology and medicine using engineering methods and technology (e.g., research, design and development of biomedical instrumentation.) Clinical Engineering Application of engineering methods and technology to the safe and effective provision of health care. Definitions Technology Broad class of related procedures and systems used to perform a common function. (e.g., Computer technology performs the function of data processing.) Equipment Specific device within a class of technology. (e.g., Macintosh or IBM PC) Clinical Engineering Mission: Ensure the safe and effective application of technology to patient care. Customers: Clinical staff and patients. Functions of Clinical Engineering Technology Planning (project management) Technology Assessment Acquisition and Application of Technology Equipment Control Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Service Contract Management Functions of Clinical Engineering Development of New Technology Facility Planning and Development Safety and Risk Management Continuous Quality Improvement Education Clinical Equipment Application Technology Planning What types of technology are best suited to satisfy the program needs of this facility? What are the future technology requirements? What technologies are under development? How will they impact patient care? How can technology be better utilized to improve patient outcome, control costs and improve productivity? Technology Planning Continuing Education Professional Journals and Newsletters Professional Societies Internet Seminars and Conferences Awareness of Program Needs Frequent communication with users Involvement with technology related committees Awareness of Technology Resources Equipment Control Program Technology Assessment Definition: Assessment of medical technology (devices, drugs, procedures, systems) Safety Clinical effectiveness Cost effectiveness Ethical (e.g., reproductive technologies) Legal