IEC 62779-1 Ed. 1.0 b:2016— Semiconductors for Human Body
What if we could use the human body itself to transfer and collect information? This area of research is known as human body communication (HBC, […]
Health Care
ISO 14971:2019–Risk Management To Medical Devices
Flint knives, saws, and drills were used for surgery, amputation, and trepanation during the Upper Paleolithic and Mesolithic times in 6000 BCE. These were the […]
ANSI/AAMI SW96:2023—Medical Device Security
The steps that involve manufacturing, regulation, planning, assessment, acquisition, and management of medical devices are complex but essential to guarantee their quality, safety, and compatibility […]
Standard for Medical Face Masks, ASTM F2100-23
Some 16 million people work in the healthcare sector, doing the work that keeps the rest of us alive. Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as […]
Changes Made In ANSI/AAMI PB70:2022
Healthcare personnel can be exposed to biological fluids capable of transmitting disease. Microorganisms cause those diseases, which can pose potent risks to life and health […]
Principles of Biobanking
Biobanks are a key component of performing modern medical and healthcare research, producing many research studies with significant implications for improving health. Researchers have learned […]
Certifications Offer Value to Learners and Employers
As the pandemic recedes, the emerging global marketplace is characterized by a shortage of talent to fill rapidly changing skills needs. In this market, employers […]
ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE 170-2021: Ventilation of Health Care Facilities
In health care facilities, ventilation goes beyond environmental comfort. Air handling and distribution systems, ultimately, control the transmission of airborne infection. This places a prime importance […]
Good Refurbishment Practices for Medical Imaging Equipment
The medical industry follows a pattern of continuous advancement to meet patient needs, with innovations in medical technology plentiful at almost any point in time. […]
ANSI/AAMI ST79: Guide to Steam Sterilization
A consolidation of several previous standards, ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017 offers a Comprehensive Guide To Steam Sterilization And Sterility Assurance In Health Care Facilities. How Steam Sterilization […]