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Knowledge network for medical technology management in Mexico

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 October 2009

Fabiola Martínez Licona ,
Joaquín Azpiroz Leehan ,
Miguel Cadena Méndez ,
Salvador Duarte Yuriar ,
Raúl Molina Salazar  and
Amador Terán Gilmore
Fabiola Martínez Licona
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana–Iztapalapa
Joaquín Azpiroz Leehan
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana–Iztapalapa
Miguel Cadena Méndez
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana–Iztapalapa
Salvador Duarte Yuriar
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana–Xochimilco
Raúl Molina Salazar
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana–Iztapalapa
Amador Terán Gilmore
Affiliation:
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana–Azcapotzalco
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Abstract

Objectives: The role of biomedical engineers (BMEs) has changed widely over the years, from managing a group of technicians to the planning of large installations and the management of medical technology countrywide. As the technology has advanced, the competence of BMEs has been challenged because it is no longer possible to be an expert in every component of the technology involved in running a hospital. Our approach has been to form a network of professionals that are experts in different fields related to medical technology, where work is coordinated to provide high quality services at the planning and execution stages of projects related to medical technology.

Methods: A study of the procedures involved in the procurement of medical technology has been carried out over the years. These experiences have been compared with several case studies where the approach to problem solving in this area has been multidisciplinary. Planning and execution phases of projects involving medical technology management have been identified.

Results: After several instances of collaboration among experts from different fields, a network for management of healthcare technology has been formed at our institution that incorporates the experience from different departments that were dealing separately with projects involving medical technology.

Conclusions: This network has led us to propose this approach to solve medical technology management projects, where the strengths of each subgroup complement each other. This structure will lead to a more integrated approach to healthcare technology management and will ensure higher quality solutions.

Keywords

Technology managementKnowledge networksClinical engineeringHospital design
Type
Research Reports
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 25 , Issue 4 , October 2009 , pp. 564 - 569
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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