Links
The following list contains a selection of internet resources which may be of interest to you. Please note, however, that the inclusion of an
external site in this list does not necessarily imply that the HTF endorses the views expressed at that site.
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) is a nonprofit organization with nearly 6,000 members from
around the world united by one mission to increase the understanding and beneficial use of medical instrumentation through effective standards and
educational programs, and publications.
American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE)
Committed to enhancing the profession of clinical engineering. With members in the United States and abroad, the ACCE is the only
internationally recognized professional society for clinical engineers.
Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES)
The CMBES is Canada's principal society for engineering in medicine and biology. It is affiliated with the International Federation
for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE).
Clinical Engineering-Information Technology Community (CE-IT)
The Clinical Engineering-IT Community (CEIT) provides a united voice for clinical engineering, clinicians and IT professionals to
create a positive culture of change for medical device design, software and information technology while enhancing the ability of the professionals
who support and utilize IT systems and medical devices to converge their respective knowledge.
ECRI Institute
A nonprofit health technology and patient safety research organization that is dedicated to bringing the discipline of applied
scientific research to discover which medical procedures, devices, drugs, and processes are best for enabling improved patient care. Its list of
over 5,000 member and client organizations includes hospitals, health systems, public and private payers, U.S. federal and state government agencies,
ministries of health, professional associations, and accrediting agencies worldwide.
Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (FDA/CDRH)
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is the division of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that is responsible
for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. The site contains both professional and consumer information.
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS)
With more than one-fourth of its approximately 8,000 members residing outside of the United States, the IEEE Engineering in Medicine
and Biology Society (EMBS) is the largest international society of Biomedical Engineers.
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
HIMSS is a not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology
(IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. HIMSS engages in professional development, and research initiatives designed to promote
information and management systems.
International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE)
IFMBE,is primarily a federation of national and transnational organizations with interests in medical and biological engineering.
The objectives of the IFMBE are scientific, technological, literary, and educational. Within the field of medical, biological and clinical engineering
IFMBE's aims are to encourage research and the application of knowledge, and to disseminate information and promote collaboration.
Clinical Engineering Division of IFMBE
The objectives of CED are - To promote improvement in the capacity and quality of the healthcare delivery through co-operation
and exchange of information between interested and competent persons working in different countries. Through promotion of collaboration
between clinical engineers and other scientific societies, in particular medical societies, and to promote technical and professional
guidelines for activities within the Clinical Engineering field, and to facilitate professional development.
National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)
NPSF has been diligently pursuing one mission since its founding– to improve the safety of the healthcare system for the patients
and families it serves. NPSF is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and is unwavering in its determined and committed focus on uniting
disciplines and organizations across the continuum of care, championing a collaborative, inclusive, multi-stakeholder approach.
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to
improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American System.
It also serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization and enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations
system.
VA National Patient Safety Foundation (NCPS)
The NCPS was established in 1999 to develop and nurture a culture of safety throughout the Veterans Health Administration. Our goal
is the nationwide reduction and prevention of inadvertent harm to patients as a result of their care. Many NCPS resources are available to the public.
World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership
on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical
support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
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