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The digital hospital of the 21th century, and information systems management

Abstract:

Clinical engineering (CE) more than ever before is tightly coupled with health information technology (HIT). Convergence of the two professions is driven by factors such as advances in the state of the art in device technology, the need for integration of bedside data with clinical documentation, existing and emerging standards in the area of data communication, demand for accurate and reliable clinical indicator data by regulatory agencies, caregiver and customer knowledge and understanding of emerging clinical technologies, and consolidation of device manufacturers and clinical information systems (CIS) vendors in the marketplace. This evolution is compelling the CE profession and hospital CE departments to expand their scope, knowledge, and expertise in the area of CIS and to become active participants in the selection, implementation, and support of bedside and CIS.