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Student Papers Analysis of the Return on Investment after the Implementation of the RFID System at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein 2024 International Undergraduate Division Winner: Antonio Carlos de Andrade Moreno, Student at Centro de Ensino Einstein, Brazil. Health care costs in Brazil continue to increase over the last decade and the inefficient management of medical technologies is one of the factors that has contributed to this high cost. On the other hand, there is a growing appreciation of technologies that help in the management of the technological park of hospitals. In this context, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology becomes essential for the management of hospital assets, allowing their real-time identification and the management of their information. Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in 2017, began studies for the implementation of the system, being implemented only in 2021, undergoing several feasibility and investment studies. The high investment in the RFID system is one of the factors that inhibit health institutions in Brazil from investing in this technology. Mobile assets benefiting the most from RFID technology were then selected within these variables. However, the return on investment (ROI) for RFID technology and its impact are based on the specifics of each healthcare organization and there is no standard methodology to assess this impact, but it is possible to project the gains and cost-benefit in a concrete way. The variables used in the ROI methodology were asset search time, shrinkage rates, utilization rates, and RFID implementation costs. This study highlights important RFID asset management techniques and characteristics for hospitals to consider when determining their own financial viability with respect to RFID implementation. A full return on investment was achieved in just 10 months after the overall deployment of the system. Keywords: RFID, Asset Management, Return on Investment.
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Safety Verification Procedure in the Implementation of Alternative Equipment Maintenance at The Ottawa Hospital US/Canada Master Division Winner: Maryam Sangargir, Graduate Student at University of Ottawa, Canada. The paper describes The Ottawa Hospital's (TOH) adoption of Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) in response to challenges managing a vast array of medical devices. Traditional reliance on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations resulted in diminishing Preventive Maintenance (PM) completion rates, prompting the need for alternative strategies. TOH's AEM methodology entails establishing an AEM committee, conducting eligibility assessments, and calculating an Equipment Management Number (EM#) based on World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. AEM's primary objective is highlighted as the enhancement of patient safety alongside the efficient use of resources. The adjustment of PM schedules through AEM is underscored as a valuable strategy to elevate completion rates and actively involve biomedical technologists in decision-making processes. The paper proposes potential refinements in scoring criteria and advocates for the continuous expansion of AEM projects across healthcare institutions.
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Professional Practices/GuidelinesACCE 2021 Body of Knowledge Survey Report The purpose of the Body of Knowledge (BOK) Survey was to develop the scope of practice for clinical engineers during their day-to-day work. The results were compiled and analyzed for use in designing the Clinical Engineering Certification Exam. The results will be used to ensure the certification exam closely matches the body of knowledge clinical engineers need to function in their jobs
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