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Sessions (121)

Registration (Room CC, Lobby)

31 May 18
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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AAMI Lounge (Room CC, Main Entrance Lobby)

01 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

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Registration (Room CC, Lobby)

01 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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The Manny Furst Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room Hyatt, Regency A)

01 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings

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Global Forum (Room Hyatt, Regency DEF)

01 Jun 18
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings

Speaker(s): Anna Kah ; Anna Worm ; Bassam Tabshouri ; Ewa Zalewska ; Hiroki Igeta ; Jitendar Sharma ; Jun Yoshioka ; Kevin Taylor ; Ledina Picari ; Liu Jingxin ; Lorenzo Leogrande ; Paula Berrio CCE-US ; Pedro Galvan ; Renato Garcia ; Riad Farah ; Ricardo Silva ; Roberto Ayala Perdomo ; Saide Calil ; Shauna Mullally ; Stanley Siu ; Stephen L. Grimes FACCE, FAIMBE, FHIMSS ; Tobey Clark
Global leadership and support in the development, management and use of safe and effective healthcare technology The rapidly growing field of me... More...

Welcome Reception (Room CC, Hall AB)

01 Jun 18
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

This is the place to see and be seen while enjoying drinks and lite fare. Mingle and catch up with your colleagues, make new acquaintances, and hav... More...

New Attendee Meet & Greet (Room Hyatt, Seaview C)

01 Jun 18
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

Whether you’re new to the AAMI Annual Conference, or have been coming for years, stop by to find out what’s new at AAMI 2018, meet AAMI... More...

Registration (Room CC, Lobby)

02 Jun 18
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Saving Money and Lives through the Local Repair and Maintenance of Medical Devices (Room CC, 201B)

02 Jun 18
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Sunrise Session

Speaker(s): Demeru Yeshitla Desta BSC, MA
In a success story from another part of the world, an aid group in Ethiopia partnered with clinicians, technicians, and a medical device company to... More...

AAMI Lounge (Room CC, Main Entrance Lobby)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

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An Inside Look at the Accreditation of Medical Equipment Management (Room CC, 101A)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Regulatory

Speaker(s): James Faze
Learn about a myriad of issues facing medical equipment management staff in DNV GL client hospitals, Including AEM programs, medical equipment chal... More...

Battery Safety: Understanding the Causes of High Capacity Medical Device Battery Fires & Strategies to Prevent Them (Room CC, 203AB)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Specialty

Speaker(s): Alan Lipschultz ; Iacovos Kyprianou ; Patrick Ney
Healthcare fires associated with high capacity lithium batteries can disrupt hospital operations, delay patient care, and potentially endanger pati... More...

Career Center (Room CC, 204)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Networking, Professional Development

Career Center Hours June 2, 2018—Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (employers present) June 3,  2018—Sunday: 8:00 a.m.... More...

Cybersecurity and Operational Effectiveness for Healthcare Organizations (Room CC, 103AB)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Cyber/IT

Speaker(s): Daniel Howe ; Scot Copeland BSITSEC, Sec+, GICSP ; Sharon James
How does GE Healthcare partner with customers to establish a safe, effective, and manageable medical-IT network solution? Find out and get the less... More...

Does Your Executive Leadership Team Appreciate HTM Impact? (Room CC, 203C)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Professional Development

Speaker(s): Dave Dobson ; Mike Busdicker ; Perry Kirwan ; Steve Vanderzee CBET
Healthcare technology management (HTM) services are often viewed as a high-cost proposition and have become a target for cuts. However, these servi... More...

Driving Savings, Standardization, and Service Excellence with an Enterprise Strategy (Room CC, 102BC)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session

Speaker(s): Jillyan Morano
The new role of technology in healthcare delivery and hospital consolidation has spurred an evolution in clinical engineering. To get the most valu... More...

Next Generation Breakfast (Invitation Only) (Room CC, 201A)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Networking, Professional Development

(For Student, Educators and New Professionals Only) This invitation only event gives studnts, educators and new professionals a special opportunity... More...

Preparing HTM for the Care Models of Tomorrow (Room CC, 202AB)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Futures

Speaker(s): Joseph A. Haduch MBA, MS ; Patrick M. Flaherty
From administrators to clinicians to the most experienced support personnel, everyone is trying to better understand the direction of healthcare. T... More...

Ten-hut! Lessons Learned about Purchasing Medical Devices for the U.S. Military (Room CC, 101B)

02 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Manufacturers

Speaker(s): Diego Gomez-Morales MBA, CBET, LLC Level 3 ; Lamar Reese ; Luis Mezquia CBET, CRES
There are insights to be gained from our HTM brethren in the military, who often deal with challenges on a large scale. They must consider, for exa... More...

A Biomed’s Guide to the IT World (Room CC, 203AB)

02 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Cyber/IT

Speaker(s): Roman Szewczyk ; Tae Kim
Healthcare systems and devices are becoming more integrated with the hospital network. It’s vital than that every healthcare technology manag... More...

A Collaborative Approach to Downtime Planning for Medical Device Systems (Room CC, 102BC)

02 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session

Speaker(s): Izabella Gieras ; Robert Woods
All medical device systems will experience downtime, whether planned or not. With the proliferation of medical device integration and interconnecti... More...

Building the Standard for Quality Management Systems for Sterile Processing (Room CC, 101B)

02 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Manufacturers, Sterilization

Speaker(s): Lena Cordie ; Richard Schule
Quality management has long been a focus for healthcare facilities, with benefits including increased efficiencies and cost savings. AAMI recently ... More...

How to Build a Biomed/Technologist Partnership for Better Service Efficiency (Room CC, 202AB)

02 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session

Speaker(s): Casey Greene
Advocating for education can be difficult in an increasingly cost-conscious environment. Yet, well-trained clinical technologists can dramatically ... More...

Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) Deployment (Room CC, 101A)

02 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Regulatory

Speaker(s): Amar Chanani ; Mizanu Kebede ; Ujjal Chakravartty
MDSAP is a hot topic of discussion for medical device manufacturers exporting in multiple countries, such as Brazil, Japan, Canada, Australia, and ... More...

Pointing Fingers: Mediating Between Suppliers and Facilities for Practical Cybersecurity Management (Room CC, 103AB)

02 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Cyber/IT

Speaker(s): Juuso Leinonen
While we’ve been told repeatedly that cybersecurity is a “shared responsibility” between facilities and suppliers, sharing isn&rs... More...

Transforming Your HTM Department to Make It Even More Valuable (Room CC, 203C)

02 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Professional Development

Speaker(s): Heidi Horn ; Rick Tevis CCE
HTM departments have the skills to do so much more than just clinical equipment maintenance. They can increase their value to hospitals by taking t... More...

Communicate, Collaborate, and Create! The Secret of Getting What You Want, Need, and Deserve! (CC, Grand Ballroom)

02 Jun 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Main Stage Presentation, Professional Development

Speaker(s): Fred Moxley Mr
We are all being asked to do more with less. This program gives you the tools to get the absolute best with what you’ve got! We are all given... More...

BI&T Editorial Board Meeting (Invitation Only) (Room CC, 201A)

02 Jun 18
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings

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Expo Hall (Room CC, Hall AB)

02 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Networking

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Lunch (Room CC, Hall AB)

02 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

Lunch is available for: Full Conference Registrations Exhibitiors Present your lunch ticket that is included with your badge. *Lunc... More...

Data-Mining Techniques for CMMS Data (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 835)

02 Jun 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Cyber/IT, Spotlight Theater

Speaker(s): Arleen Thukral
Learn about data mining requirements, models (predictive and descriptive), CRISP-DM process and types of data mining algorithms in order to find me... More...

ACI Board (Invitation Only) (Room Hyatt, Shoreline A)

02 Jun 18
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings

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Working Together to Solve HTM and IT Challenges (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 835)

02 Jun 18
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Cyber/IT, Spotlight Theater

Come learn about the new Health Technology Alliance (HTA) and how the group can help you. HTA is a new alliance of AAMI, ACCE, HIMSS members—... More...

Technical Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques (Room CC, 203C)

02 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Professional Development

Speaker(s): Jenifer Brown
Come to this step-by-step workshop on presenting and selling yourself for career advancement. From your initial “calling card”—yo... More...

Technology Management Council (Invitation Only) (CC, Room 202C)

02 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings

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Thwarting Medical Device Hackers: a Case Study (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 850)

02 Jun 18
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Cyber/IT, Interoperable Experience

Speaker(s): Carlos DeSousa BS, CBET ; Ilir Kullolli ; Jared Beck
Due to a Homeland Security warning about potential hacking vulnerabilities involving a particular type of infusion pump, the C-suite at Lucile Pack... More...

How to Improve Your Reporting to Boost Visibility, Improve Productivity, and Showcase Value (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 835)

02 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Cyber/IT, Spotlight Theater

Speaker(s): Dustin F. Smith MBA
Our team experienced a situation where we identified information that was needed in three areas, but we lacked an appropriate business process to e... More...

Building Security into the Life Cycle of Medical Devices (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 850)

02 Jun 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Cyber/IT, Interoperable Experience

Speaker(s): Inhel Rekik MS ; Priyanka Upendra
How can you build security into the life cycle of a medical device at a health system? Also, how do you maintain security while building a dedicate... More...

Happy Hour: Sponsored by ReMedPar (Room CC, Hall AB)

02 Jun 18
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Networking

Network with your colleagues, make new acquaintances, and share your experiences in a relaxed, informal environment. Each attendee will recei... More...

Moving from a Legacy Database to Life Cycle Management: a Roadmap for a Success (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 835)

02 Jun 18
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Cyber/IT, Spotlight Theater

Speaker(s): Maryam Mehryar
The value of enterprise-wide asset life cycle management is well acknowledged among healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals. The chall... More...

ACI Certification Reception (Invitation Only) (Room Hyatt, Seaview C)

02 Jun 18
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings

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Awards Celebration (Hyatt, Regency Ballroom ABCH)

02 Jun 18
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Each year the healthcare technology community recognizes leaders and innovators whose efforts have moved the industry forward. Celebrate award ... More...

1st Annual Fun Run & Walk Fundraiser (Room CC, Lobby)

03 Jun 18
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM

Tracks: Networking

The AAMI Foundation Scholarship Program will hold its 1st Fun Run & Walk, a fundraiser, during the Conference & Expo in Long Beach. ... More...

Registration (Room CC, Lobby)

03 Jun 18
5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Managing and Securing Medical Devices in the Home and Non-Traditional Environments - Presented by ACCE (CC, Promenade Ballroom 104AB)

03 Jun 18
7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Symposium

Speaker(s): Arif Subhan ; Austin Hampton ; Axel Wirth ; Danielle Cowgill ; Inhel Rekik MS ; Priyanka Upendra ; Stephen L. Grimes FACCE, FAIMBE, FHIMSS ; Steven Abrahamson
Changing demographics and care delivery models, the desire to reduce costs, and the evolution of new medical technologies have resulted in devices ... More...

HTM Association Roundtable (Opoen Meeting) (CC, Promenade Ballroom 104C)

03 Jun 18
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Additional Meetings, CE/HTM

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AAMI Lounge (Room CC, Main Entrance Lobby)

03 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

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Bringing User Research into the 21st Century (Room CC, 101B)

03 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Manufacturers

Speaker(s): Peter Sneeringer ; Ranjan Nayyar MS
Technology in medical devices is advancing exponentially. Are research methods keeping up? Simple interviews and observation are not enough as new ... More...

Career Center (Room CC, 204)

03 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Networking, Professional Development

Career Center Hours June 2, 2018—Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (employers present) June 3,  2018—Sunday: 8:00 ... More...

How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Your Workload (Room CC, 202AB)

03 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Futures

Speaker(s): Amaury Jose Agoncillo ; Benjamin Raskin
Artificial intelligence or AI can play a valuable role in the maintenance and service of medical equipment. As the amount of equipment and technolo... More...

Human Factors and Reprocessing: a Case Study (Room CC, 101A)

03 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Sterilization

Speaker(s): Bryant Foster ; Emily Hildebrand ; Russell Branaghan
In recent years, AAMI and the FDA have provided guidance on how to incorporate human factors principles so that medical devices are safer and easie... More...

Looking Back Toward the Future (Room CC, 102BC)

03 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Futures, Manufacturers, Regulatory

Speaker(s): George Mills
Mr. Mills will present some important background history on Maintenance activities, moving from strictly following manufacturers recommendations to... More...

Medical Equipment Cybersecurity Management: a Case Study (Room CC, 103AB)

03 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Cyber/IT

Speaker(s): Aaron Predum ; Alan Ito ; Timex Xayaseang
WannaCry, Petya, and other hacking attacks across the world have brought crucial attention to the state of healthcare technology cybersecurity. At ... More...

The Role of the Sterilization Professional in Japan and Beyond (Room CC, 203AB)

03 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Specialty, Sterilization

Speaker(s): Eric Varty ; Hiroshi Yasuhara ; Masaki Takashina ; Ryuichiro Azuma
The Japanese Society of Medical Instrumentation (JSMI) launched a program for the certification of sterile service technicians in 2000 to advance t... More...

Virtual Reality: New Approaches to Training for HTM Professionals (Room CC, 203C)

03 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Futures, Professional Development

Speaker(s): Rick Sidlo
Shouldn’t there be other ways to develop technical maintenance and repair proficiency for medical devices other than a week (or more) course ... More...

Leadership Roundtable: A Conversation with Leaders of AAMI, APIC, IAHCSMM and CHIME (Room CC, 103AB)

03 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Futures

Speaker(s): Damien Berg ; Kathleen McMullen MPH, CIC, FAPIC ; Russell Branzell
This interactive, facilitated, roundtable discussion with leaders in health technology and infection prevention will focus on the current challenge... More...

Lessons in Security Exceptions, Disaster Recovery and Patching Schedules for Clinical Systems (Room CC, 101B)

03 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Manufacturers

Speaker(s): Eric Aring ; Ilir Kullolli
With a growing number of clinical systems and corresponding threats to security, management of clinical systems is more crucial than ever. Learn ho... More...

Practical Strategies for Attracting and Retaining HTM Professionals (Room CC, 203C)

03 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Professional Development

Speaker(s): Barbara Christe PhD ; Donna Marie Dyer ; Elena Buckley ; Ramana Sastry
An aging HTM workforce and increased competition for skilled technical workers have employers of all types working to improve their recruitment, de... More...

Quality Inspections and AEM Strategies for Diagnostic Imaging Equipment (Room CC, 101A)

03 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Regulatory

Speaker(s): Dustin K. Telford
Has the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) overstated the case for strict adherence to manufacturer designed preventive maintenance... More...

Seven Steps to Success in Value-Based Reimbursement (Room CC, 102BC)

03 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session

Speaker(s): Mark Anderson FHIMSS, CPHIMS
What are the typical challenges faced by any accountable care organization (ACO) on its journey to value-based contracts? Learn what they are and h... More...

Smart Pump & EMR Interoperability Preparedness: What You Can Do to Be Ready (Room CC, 202AB)

03 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session

Speaker(s): Donald Gerhart RPh
Better manage your most critical devices at the bedside—infusion pumps—and enjoy real benefits across the hospital for all stakeholders... More...

The Internet of (Medical) Things and the Healthcare Revolution (Room CC, 203AB)

03 Jun 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Specialty

Speaker(s): Carla Gallegos ; Hiroki Igeta ; Jun Yoshioka ; Mario Castañeda
The Internet of Things healthcare market is estimated to reach $136.8 billion worldwide by 2021. Today, there are 3.7 million medical devices that ... More...

127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Dwight E. Harken Memorial Lecture) (CC, Grand Ballroom)

03 Jun 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Main Stage Presentation, Professional Development

Speaker(s): Aron Ralston
An ordinary man pushed to extraordinary limits, Aron Ralston takes you inside the story that captured international headlines in which he proves th... More...

AAMI Educator Luncheon (Invitation Only) (Room CC, 202C)

03 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings

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Expo Hall (Room CC, Hall AB)

03 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Networking

Network with your colleagues, make new acquaintances, and share your experiences in a relaxed, informal environment. Each attendee will recei... More...

HTM Association Membership Focus Group (Invitation Only) (Room CC, 103C)

03 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings

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Lunch (Room CC, Hall AB)

03 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

Lunch is available for: Full Conference Registrations Exhibitiors Present your lunch ticket that is included with your badge. *Lunc... More...

Negotiate Like a Pro with Service Contracts (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 835)

03 Jun 18
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Spotlight Theater

Speaker(s): Mike Adams
Are you getting the best price possible with your service contracts? Find out how to secure discounts on out-of-scope parts and labor—all thr... More...

Equipment Physical Inventory: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How? (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 835)

03 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Spotlight Theater

Speaker(s): Tim Michener
The three most common reasons driving a physical equipment inventory are implementation of a CMMS application, outsourcing of CE management, and a ... More...

FDA Action on Device Service: What You Need to Know and Do (Room CC, 103AB)

03 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Regulatory

Speaker(s): Binseng Wang ; Katelyn Bittleman ; Robert J. Kerwin JD ; Stephen L. Grimes FACCE, FAIMBE, FHIMSS
The FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 required the agency to draft a report to the Congress and public “on the continued quality, safety, and e... More...

How to Leverage Academic Programs, Shape the Curriculum, and Attract Graduates (Room CC, 101A)

03 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Specialty

Speaker(s): Barbara Christe PhD
Employers need well-trained applicants to fill critical roles in the support of medical technology.  As skillsets expand to include IT and ris... More...

How to Prepare for a Successful Joint Commission Survey (Room CC, 102BC)

03 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Regulatory

Speaker(s): Arif Subhan ; Ilir Kullolli ; Jin Matsumoto ; Therese B. Cortez MSN, MP
Learn about practical field-tested strategies that will enable you to have a successful survey with The Joint Commission (TJC). Get information on ... More...

Technical Iconoclast (Room CC, 101B)

03 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session

Speaker(s): Dustin K. Telford ; Paul Sherman Jr. ; Steve Baker
In this unpredictable and popular session, a pair of selected (or volunteered) spokespersons will challenge or defend suggested issues, followed by... More...

Total Cost of Ownership = Cost of Ownership! (Room CC, 203C)

03 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session

Speaker(s): Rick McDaniel
Following up on last year’s presentation which provided an introductory look at this concept, this session will update the audience with a re... More...

Women in HTM (Room CC, 202AB)

03 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Futures, Professional Development

Speaker(s): Inhel Rekik MS ; Priyanka Upendra
Attend this session to get gender-neutral advice on how to succeed in healthcare technology management while not missing out in life, along with so... More...

Bridging the Technology Gap from Stand-Alone to Networked Medical Devices (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 850)

03 Jun 18
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Cyber/IT, Interoperable Experience

Speaker(s): Joseph Mitura ME, MBA, BSME, MCSA
Gain a better understanding of how medical devices are becoming more and more networked and what that means for healthcare technology management. L... More...

HTM Benchmarking Task Force Update (Room CC, 201B)

03 Jun 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings, CE/HTM

Speaker(s): David Braeutigam ; Frank Painter ; Matthew Baretich
AAMI’s HTM Benchmarking Task Force has spent the last year exploring ways to move HTM benchmarking into a new phase.  This session will ... More...

JSMI Tea Party (Invitation Only) (Room Hyatt, Shoreline A)

03 Jun 18
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Additional Meetings

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Employee Engagement: What Is It? Is It Important? How Is It Achieved? (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 835)

03 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Professional Development, Spotlight Theater

Speaker(s): Steve Peth CHFM
Take a deep dive into the concept of employee engagement, getting a better understanding of what it means and how you can grow it, without falling ... More...

Enter the HTM Tank at Your Own Risk! (Room CC, 203AB)

03 Jun 18
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Concurrent Education Session, Futures

Speaker(s): Heidi Horn ; Joseph Dysko
What innovative projects should AAMI tackle to help advance the HTM field? During this interactive session—modeled after ABC’s Shark Ta... More...

Getting Your HTM Team Ready for EMR Implementation (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 850)

03 Jun 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: CE/HTM, Cyber/IT, Interoperable Experience

Speaker(s): Daryl Lehman II ; David Soffer ; James Juliana
We transitioned a healthcare group from one electronic medical record (EMR) vendor to another. Some hospitals did not have medical device connectiv... More...

ACI Certification Update (Room CC, Hall AB-Booth 835)

03 Jun 18
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Professional Development, Spotlight Theater

Learn the latest and greatest updates in ACI certification! More...

Happy Hour: Sponsored by Avante Health Solutions (Room CC, Hall AB)

03 Jun 18
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Networking

Network with your colleagues, make new acquaintances, and share your experiences in a relaxed, informal environment. Each attendee will recei... More...

AAMI Appreciation Reception (Room Bo Beaus, 144 Pine Ave, Long Beach)

03 Jun 18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

Don’t miss this special reception to honor AAMI volunteers, advertisers, exhibitors, and other supporters of AAMI programs. Dress: Casual ... More...

Registration (Room CC, Lobby)

04 Jun 18
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Viewpoints on Imaging Equipment Service in 2018: Tips, Trends and the FDA (Room CC, 104AB)

04 Jun 18
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Tracks: Breakfast Symposium

Speaker(s): Aaron Goryl ; Mike Busdicker ; Patrick Fitzgerald ; Philip Jacobus ; Robert J. Kerwin JD ; Sheila O'Donnell
In-house HTM teams are becoming more capable than ever, ISOs are evolving and consolidating and OEMs are providing more customized contracts than e... More...

AAMI Lounge (Room CC, Main Entrance Lobby)

04 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

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