Focus on: SwedishAmerican Corporation's Biomedical Services Division

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Healthcare Management
• Clinical Engineering

Background:

• The Biomedical Services Division of Heritage Health Management Corporation operates as an independent agency.
• It is a subsidiary of the SwedishAmerican Corporation, located at Swedish-American Hospital in Rockford, IL.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the operational structure and services of the Biomedical Services Division.
• To highlight the division's role in managing a large volume of medical equipment across multiple facilities.

Main Methods:

• The division employs a dedicated team of ten full-time and two part-time staff.
• Services include in-house maintenance and field service operations.
• A fully-equipped van supports field service activities.

Main Results:

• The division is responsible for the maintenance of over 5000 pieces of medical equipment.
• It services a network of 20 healthcare facilities.
• The team provides both internal and external (field) maintenance solutions.

Conclusions:

• The Biomedical Services Division offers robust equipment management and maintenance.
• Its independent operational model and comprehensive service offerings support a wide network of facilities.
• The division plays a crucial role in ensuring the functionality and reliability of biomedical equipment.