Introductory technical guidance for architectural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS, 2. FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAMS, 3. FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS MATRIX.

Introductory technical guidance for architectural engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in medical equipment for hospitals and medical clinics.

Introductory technical guidance for healthcare professionals interested in design of outpatient facilities for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS, 2. FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAMS, 3. FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS MATRIX.

Introductory technical guidance for architectural engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in medical equipment for hospitals and medical clinics.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS, 2. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, 3. MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS, 4. HVAC SYSTEMS, 5. PLUMBING AND PIPING, 6. PLUMBING FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, 7. PLUMBING CRITERIA, 8. PUMBING SCHEMATICS AND SCHEDULES, 9. WATER SYSTEMS, 10. SITE PLANNING, 11. TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, WAYFINDING, 12. WATER SUPPLY.

Introduction to Clinical Engineering focuses on the application of engineering practice within the healthcare delivery system, often defined as clinical engineering. Readers will explore the fundamental concepts integral to the support of healthcare technology to advance medical care. The primary mission of clinical engineers is the utilization of medical devices, software, and systems to deliver safe and effective patient care throughout technology's lifecycle. This unique and interdisciplinary workforce is part of the healthcare team and serves as the intersection between engineering and medicine. This book is aimed at practitioners, managers, students, and educators to serve as a resource that offers a broad perspective of the applications of engineering principles, regulatory compliance, lifecycle planning, systems thinking, risk analysis, and resource management in healthcare. This book is an invaluable tool for healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals and can serve as a guide for students to explore the profession in depth. - Offers readers an in-depth look into the support and implementation of existing medical technology used for patient care in a clinical setting - Provides insights into the clinical engineering profession, focusing on engineering principles as applied to the US healthcare system - Explores healthcare technology, hospital and systems safety, information technology and interoperability with medical devices, clinical facilities management, as well as human resource management

The Institute of Medicine study Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001) recommended that an interdisciplinary summit be held to further reform of health professions education in order to enhance quality and patient safety. Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality is the follow up to that summit, held in June 2002, where 150 participants across disciplines and occupations developed ideas about how to integrate a core set of competencies into health professions education. These core competencies include patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. This book recommends a mix of approaches to health education improvement, including those related to oversight processes, the training environment, research, public reporting, and leadership. Educators, administrators, and health professionals can use this book to help achieve an approach to education that better prepares clinicians to meet both the needs of patients and the requirements of a changing health care system.