Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Clinical engineers can provide valuable assistance during
the planning for, and financial analysis of, potential new
services. If one considers the steps that are involved in
planning for a newpatient-care area, many design questions
immediately come tomind: What is the best layout for the
new area? What equipment will be used there? Howmany
suction, air, oxygen, and electrical outlets will be needed?
Is there a need to provide for special facilities, such as those
that are required for hemodialysis treatment at the
bedside? With their knowledge of instrumentation and
user needs, clinical engineers can help select reliable,
cost-effective equipment to help ensure that the hospital
obtains the best possible plan.
In the future, clinical engineering departments will
need to concentrate even more heavily on management
issues by emphasizing the goals of increased pro-
ductivity and reduced costs. By continually expanding
their horizons, clinical engineers can be major players
in ensuring high-quality patient care at a reasonable
cost.
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