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Biomed Associations State of the Profession ICIS. Patrick Lynch, CBET, CCE Global Medical Imaging Charlotte, NC. Associations. 35 years (1975) BMET CBET CCE Manager - - - - Managed large hospital system in Atlanta Managed 130 BMETs and Engineers in 140 hospitals nationwide
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Biomed AssociationsState of the Profession ICIS Patrick Lynch, CBET, CCE Global Medical Imaging Charlotte, NC ICIS Ogden Weber College March 10, 2010
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
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
Formed in 2002 • Originally anti-AAMI • Funded by Masterplan • Great idea, mission • Lack of implementation, follow through • 702 members
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
FMESA Link: ..\..\_FMESA\FMESA Vault\2009\Announcements, Ads, Promos\FMESA promo.ppsx
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
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
Annual Meeting • in January • in Indianapolis • Membership directory booklet given at Annual Meeting • One Day - Saturday • Great turnout – 140 people
Starting up • Based in Nashville • Serves Middle Tennessee and So. Ky • Incorporated Jan 15, 2010
FBS • Serves Florida • 4 Chapters • Chapters control own meetings, Location, frequency, content. • Annual Meeting • Orlando or Tampa • October • 200 attendees at Disney
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)
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
Serves Wisconsin • 5 Regions • Chapters control own meetings, Location, frequency, content. • Annual Meeting - rotates between all regions annually • Milwaukee • LaCrosse • Green Bay • Madison
What they do • Educate • Network • Promote
Problems • lack of volunteers • lack of attendees to events
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.
Incorporation • Registered Agent • Address • Incorporators • Small Fee
IRS Status Does not need to be done for up to 2 years.
Bylaws 2 major types Chapter – more complex State System - simpler
Board of Directors Elect up to 14 from at large members Serve 2 year terms Can be reelected once
Officers Elected from the Board Board elects officers each year Serve I year Ex-President is ex-officio
Web Site Recommend Wild Apricot Easy, cheap, no special skills needed Manages memberships, meetings
Newsletter / Communications Electronic newsletter Listserv or Facebook for members
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
Ongoing • Regular Membership Meetings • Location • Frequency • Regular BOD Meetings • Location • Frequency • Educational Seminars • Location • Frequency • Topics
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
The success of the Intermountain Clinical Instrumentation Society is in YOUR hands. • How successful will you make it?