Poor Facility Cleaning Jeopardizes Medical Tool Sterilization
A study published by Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology found that vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) failed to completely sterilize surgical tools. Seventy-six percent of the time the tools were soiled with salts or blood and not cleaned before undergoing...
Developing a Medical Device Maintenance Plan
Maintenance has a proven track record of extending the longevity of medical devices of every shape and size. Just like a car or personal computer, adhering to regular updates and routine maintenance can ensure that a piece of medical equipment runs smoothly for...
InterMed JumpTeams™
InterMed offers a full range of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) services to hospitals and medical facilities. While some facilities opt for InterMed to provide full coverage services and preventative maintenance scheduling, others may only require periodic...
Low Energy-Equipped Bluetooth Medical Devices May Pose Increased Cybersecurity Threat
SweynTooth - an exploit that can cause device crashes and failures Connection, connection, connection - medical devices are becoming increasingly connected to one another, increasing the risk for cyber breaches. Obsolete Systems - regular software updates for medical...
How ECMO Life-Support Technology Is Saving Lives During COVID-19
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) life-support technology is a less well-known, but critically effective option for treating COVID-19. Ventilators have been a crucial component in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, but in some of the worst cases, they aren’t...
What is Imaging Engineering?
Medical imaging technologies have led to a number of breakthroughs in the medical world, and are a crucial piece of equipment for hospitals, medical clinics, and research institutions everywhere. Like all equipment, medical imaging devices need to be maintained and...
Cybersecurity in Healthcare | What You Need to Know
The Healthcare industry is the most targeted industry when it comes to cybercrime and cybersecurity threats. During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month InterMed's JumpTeamsTM Manager, Brandon Karas talks about some of the risks associated with network-based...
Medical Device Repair Act: the Right to Repair
The Medical Device Repair Act is making strides in the healthcare industry. Attention to medical equipment maintenance and repairs has increased substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals find themselves stretching and searching for resources to...
Patient Data Privacy is Impacting the Accuracy of Covid-19 Reporting
Data, and lots of it, is crucial in tracking the spread of COVID-19, identifying high-risk populations and crafting the best care. Exchange barriers and strict privacy protections of patient data are slowing this process down. To prevent the spread of the novel...
InterMed and Natural Disasters
Natural disasters can throw a wrench into any medical facility’s operations — from damage to power outages and more. While it’s impossible to know what to expect from a natural disaster entirely, there are plenty of steps you can take to better protect your patients,...
Recent Updates
Poor Facility Cleaning Jeopardizes Medical Tool SterilizationJanuary 12, 2021
Developing a Medical Device Maintenance PlanJanuary 4, 2021
InterMed JumpTeams™December 15, 2020
Low Energy-Equipped Bluetooth Medical Devices May Pose Increased Cybersecurity ThreatDecember 1, 2020
How ECMO Life-Support Technology Is Saving Lives During COVID-19November 29, 2020
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