AAMI’s annual Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Week celebration, running May 20–26, seeks to promote awareness of—and appreciation for—the critical work of biomedical equipment technicians, clinical engineers, imaging specialists, laboratory equipment specialists, and other professionals who manage and maintain the vast assortment of technology utilized in healthcare today.

“The technology being used and introduced into healthcare facilities is getting increasingly more complex, making HTM professionals’ role in purchasing, managing, and maintaining medical devices more important than ever,” said Danielle McGeary, AAMI’s vice president of HTM. “Unfortunately, their vital role in providing outstanding patient care is often underappreciated or goes unnoticed. That’s why HTM Week is so important—it’s an opportunity to spread awareness about the great work and service that HTM departments do every day and a way to say thank you.”

AAMI’s Technology Management Council (TMC) has planned a number of events that will run throughout HTM Week. Some of the highlights include:
Free Online Town Halls
The TMC will host three free virtual town hall meetings that will focus on the future of the HTM field:

The Bright Future of HTM, Tuesday, May 22, 1–2 p.m. ET
During this session, AAMI President and CEO Robert Jensen and McGeary will explore the evolution of the HTM field, including professional development opportunities and the collaborative environment that HTM will be a part of in the future. Register now.
Artificial Intelligence, Data, and the Future of HTM, Wednesday, May 23, 1–2 p.m. ET
How will artificial intelligence and big data impact the daily work of HTM professionals? Anthony Faddis, a BMET at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, will examine the possible impacts of this technology during the TMC’s second town hall meeting. Register now.
True IV Pump Utilization: Exploring the Interface between Pumps and Real-Time Location Services (RTLS), Thursday, May 24, 1–2 p.m. ET
During this session, Dave Dickey, vice president of clinical engineering for McLaren Health Care, will explore a novel project undertaken by his facility to investigate the interface between IV pumps and RTLS to determine true IV pump utilization. Register now.
Best Celebration Contest
AAMI is once again holding its annual contest to recognize the department or facility that best celebrates HTM Week. Simply let us know how your department or facility is celebrating, and you could be the winner! The submission deadline is Wednesday, May 23.

Social Media Posts
Show your support for the HTM field on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. AAMI has put together some social media language to help increase the visibility of the important work HTM professionals do every day, as well as an official HTM Week social media banner. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #IamHTM in all your posts.

Other Resources
Complimentary posters and other HTM Week resources are also available for download.

AAMI is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967. It is a diverse community of approximately 7,000 healthcare technology professionals united by one important mission—supporting the healthcare community in the development, management, and use of safe and effective healthcare technology.

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