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Managing Medical Device Incident Investigations
1Baretich Engineering, Inc.
Abstract:
When medical device-related incidents occur in the clinical environment, its important for the healthcare organization to respond quickly and effectively. This paper outlines seven steps that will help the organization conduct an investigation that will protect its interests, comply with federal regulations and accreditation standards, and improve patient safety by avoiding recurrences. The paper emphasizes the role of engineering design in reducing the likelihood and impact of medical device-related incidents.
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