Ask the expert: What first steps should we take when considering new technology?
Medical Staff Leader Connection, July 12, 2007
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Ask these five questions, which are healthcare-setting specific, before introducing a new technology:
1. Has the innovation been approved for clinical use? Is an effective clinical modality, and does it offer patients a markedly better alternative than existing interventions?
2. What departments will be affected by the introduction of this innovation and what are their concerns?
3. How will the use of this innovation be reimbursed?
4. How often will the innovation be used, and by how many physicians on the staff?
5. Is this the very best technology available today and for the foreseeable future, or should we wait a period of time before adopting it?
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