8 – 9 am

Leveraging Advanced IoMT Security Tools for Comprehensive Lifecycle Management

In an era where a single device vulnerability can compromise patient safety and organizational integrity, this session delivers the strategic blueprint for next-generation medical device management. We’ll cover key tactics and real scenarios in managing the IoMT lifecycle – enabling you to more strategically secure your device fleet.

8 – 9 am

Cath Lab 101

This session will review the functional and technical aspects of how a Cardiac Cath Lab works. It will also review some of the differences between Cath, EP and Cardiac Implant procedures. Finally, it will highlight some of the safety and operational procedures unique to the Cath Lab environment.

8 – 9 am

Transitioning to a Self-Perform Service Model

This session delves into the strategic and operational considerations of moving from an OEM-centric service delivery model to a self-perform approach. We will explore the logistical hurdles, key challenges, and the long-term benefits of this transition, including cost efficiencies, enhanced service control, and improved customer satisfaction. Industry experts will share insights, best practices, and real-world examples to help organizations successfully navigate this shift.

9:30 – 10:30 am

Empowering HTM – Right to Repair, Licensing, and the Path to Professional Recognition

This session explores key challenges shaping the HTM profession, including the right to repair, licensing, and certification. Attendees will examine how access to tools, training, and manufacturer resources impacts service capabilities, weigh the potential benefits and challenges of professional licensing, and discuss the role of certifications like CBET, CCE, and CHTM in career growth and industry standards. Through interactive discussions and real-world insights, participants will gain strategies to advocate for their profession, enhance recognition, and drive the future of HTM.

9:30 – 10:30 am

I Swear I Looked! Documenting Unable to Locate Equipment

What do you do when you can’t find an asset? Being unable to track down equipment when it is due for inspection is a headache for HTM departments, but it doesn’t always have to mean being out of compliance. Having a thorough documentation process and a plan in place for Unable to Locate assets is a valuable practice, both for keeping departmental operations organized and for reporting when a surveyor comes knocking.

Attendees will leave this session with guidance on designing a policy around missing assets, properly documenting attempts to find and perform inspection, testing and maintenance, and removing assets from the inventory or adding it back when found.

9:30 – 10:30 am

NFPA 99 Unplugged: Navigating Electrical Safety in Healthcare

Electrical safety is a critical component of patient care and facility management in healthcare environments. This presentation simplifies complex NFPA 99 regulations, offering practical guidance on ensuring compliance and enhancing safety measures. Attendees will gain hands-on knowledge about risk assessments, best practices, and real-world applications, making this an essential session for HTM professionals, biomedical engineers, and facility managers looking to improve their electrical safety strategies.

11 am – 12 pm

Challenges and Opportunities of Gas Flow Measurement and Ventilator Testing

This session delves into the complexities biomedical professionals face when testing ventilators and anesthesia machines. It covers essential settings and measurement parameters, including gas types, industry standards, trigger settings, and other critical factors that impact accuracy and performance. Attendees will gain insights into best practices and troubleshooting techniques to ensure reliable testing and patient safety.

11 am – 12 pm

In the Know with Cryptography

Attendees will learn the fundamentals of cryptography, including cryptographic primitives, ideas, and some applications with an intuitive take on each of the schemes. This is a lecture that aims to pull the curtain back on some of the ‘behind the scenes’ the most rigorous pillar of the cybersecurity world. Specifically, attendees will learn at a high level about Symmetric Key Encryption, Asymmetric Key Encryption, Message Authentication Code, Digital Signatures, and Hashes. Ultimately, we will try to answer, “what is cryptography”?

11 am – 12 pm

From Job to Career: Building Your Future in HTM

Is your role as a BMET just a job, or are you building a lasting career? This session explores the key differences and provides a roadmap for transforming your job into a fulfilling, long-term profession in Healthcare Technology Management. Attendees will gain insights on career development, skill-building, and strategic steps to achieve growth and success in the HTM field.

3:15 – 4:15 pm

The Critical Role of Testing in Medical Device Safety and Compliance

Attendees will learn why the FDA requires OEMs and 3rd party vendors to verify and validate their repair and manufacturing processes and procedures for finished medical devices. Examples will be shown why these tests are essential to patient safety and the efficacy of the device.

3:15 – 4:15 pm

Optimizing Your Department’s Financial and Operational Performance Through Data

The key to optimizing your department’s performance lies in the data you collect and analyze. In this session, we will discuss what data you should be collecting, how to clean the data you have, how to keep it clean and consistent using proven methods, and how to leverage that data to increase your value and recognition.