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TUTORIAL

PERSPECTIVE IN HEALTHCARETECHNOLOGY

1. Define these terms used in healthcare technology

a) Healthcare Technology

b) Technology Assessment

c) Technology Management

d) Technology Diffusion

e) Technology Life Cycle

f) Cost Effectiveness

g) Efficacy & Effectiveness

h) Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement

i) Risk Management

2. Explain why we need Technology Assessment.

3. What are the objectives of Technology Assessment?

4. Technology Assessment has closed relation with clinical engineer (CE), describe the role played by CE in medical institution.

5. List down Technology Assessment (TA) process.

6. Explain each of these equipment management process

a) Acquisition

b) Technical Support

c) Information & Training

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d) Monitoring & Evaluation

e) Documentation

f) Disposition

7. Describe the scope of service of privatised biomedical engineer maintenance service in MOH hospital.

8. Explain the elements in Technology Management (TM) program.

9. Describe the component of clinical equipment program in Technology Management (TM).

10.Explain medical equipment control and maintenance activities below:

a) Initial inspection

b) Scheduled maintenance service

c) Repair service

d) Disposition

11.Discuss the equipment acquisition process.

12.What are steps taken to evaluate equipment before procurement?

13.Based on your understanding, why is it important to utilize the information?

14.Explain Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis and why is it important.

15.Describe steps taken for LCC analysis.

16.Why is it important to do risk management?