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Intermountain Clinical Instrumentation Society - Empowering Biomedical Professionals

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Intermountain Clinical Instrumentation Society - Empowering Biomedical Professionals

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  1. Biomed AssociationsState of the Profession ICIS Patrick Lynch, CBET, CCE Global Medical Imaging Charlotte, NC ICIS Ogden Weber College March 10, 2010

  2. Associations

  3. 35 years (1975) BMET CBET CCE Manager - - - - Managed large hospital system in Atlanta Managed 130 BMETs and Engineers in 140 hospitals nationwide Former - - - - - Chair of BMET Bd of Examiners (CBET) Chair of Clin Eng Bd of Examiners (CCE) 1st President of NCBA in 1980 Current - - - - - Membership Secretary of NCBA Treasurer – FMESA Board – Alabama Advisory Committee – Ohio, Utah, Virginia Author, Presenter, Organizer General pain in the a_ _. Who am I? plynch@gmi3.com 704-941-0116

  4. National Associations

  5. Not-for profit • Over 40 years old • Pioneer of certification • Writer of standards • Most revenue comes from manufacturer members • Most members are Biomeds • Lots of money, lots of resources

  6. Formed in 2002 • Originally anti-AAMI • Funded by Masterplan • Great idea, mission • Lack of implementation, follow through • 702 members

  7. American College of Clinical Engineering • Runs the only Clinical Engineering certification program • Moved annual meeting from AAMI to HIMSS • Engaged in high-level, forward thinking activities

  8. FMESA Link: ..\..\_FMESA\FMESA Vault\2009\Announcements, Ads, Promos\FMESA promo.ppsx

  9. Local / Regional Associations

  10. CMIA • Serves California • over 500 members • 8 regions • Chapters control own meetings, frequency, locations, content • Annual Statewide Meeting – • Single Day (Saturday) • Banquet on Saturday evening • LA or San Diego - 125 attendees • Good Web site with Chapter Pages

  11. Serves NC • over 500 Members • no chapters, but holds statewide educational seminars based on need and location of interested persons • Annual Statewide Meeting • Fall (September – Dec) • 3 days plus Golf • 300 attendees • 32 years in operation

  12. Annual Meeting • in January • in Indianapolis • Membership directory booklet given at Annual Meeting • One Day - Saturday • Great turnout – 140 people

  13. Starting up • Based in Nashville • Serves Middle Tennessee and So. Ky • Incorporated Jan 15, 2010

  14. FBS • Serves Florida • 4 Chapters • Chapters control own meetings, Location, frequency, content. • Annual Meeting • Orlando or Tampa • October • 200 attendees at Disney

  15. OCEA • Serves Ohio • 4 Chapters • Chapters control own meetings, Location, frequency, content. • Great Board Communications • Annual meeting (sporatic) • Statewide Tour (4 cities in 4 days)

  16. BMETSBaltimore Medical Equipment Technician Society • Great logo • Serves Baltimore metro area • Excellent Newsletter • Monthly meetings Sept thru April • May meeting is a big social bash

  17. Serves Wisconsin • 5 Regions • Chapters control own meetings, Location, frequency, content. • Annual Meeting - rotates between all regions annually • Milwaukee • LaCrosse • Green Bay • Madison

  18. What they do • Educate • Network • Promote

  19. Problems • lack of volunteers • lack of attendees to events

  20. Opportunities • companies want to support local associations to have visibility to members. • training is cheaper locally. • much to be learned from others in the local area.

  21. Work to be done

  22. Startup andOngoing Work

  23. Incorporation • Registered Agent • Address • Incorporators • Small Fee

  24. IRS Status Does not need to be done for up to 2 years.

  25. Bylaws 2 major types Chapter – more complex State System - simpler

  26. Board of Directors Elect up to 14 from at large members Serve 2 year terms Can be reelected once

  27. Officers Elected from the Board Board elects officers each year Serve I year Ex-President is ex-officio

  28. Web Site Recommend Wild Apricot Easy, cheap, no special skills needed Manages memberships, meetings

  29. Newsletter / Communications Electronic newsletter Listserv or Facebook for members

  30. Membership Perks • Local Training • Membership certificate • Lapel Pin • Educational discounts • Automatically become a member whenever you attend an ICIS event • State Listserv / local communications • Access to other members

  31. Ongoing • Regular Membership Meetings • Location • Frequency • Regular BOD Meetings • Location • Frequency • Educational Seminars • Location • Frequency • Topics

  32. Ongoing (2) • Annual Symposium • Annual banquet to other networking event. • revenue from vendors • Educational presentation • Fun Events • Summer Picnic • Family-oriented • Culture • good-ole-boys • equality • openness • trust among members • addressing tough topics directly

  33. The success of the Intermountain Clinical Instrumentation Society is in YOUR hands. • How successful will you make it?

  34. plynch@gmi3.com (704)941-0116

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