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Update #231 - February 23 2021
Together we can make it better!
The editorial team encourages Clinical Engineers to submit their experiences and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to this newsletter by sending a paper, video or photograph to info@ced.ifmbe.org
Next CED Events
We’re honored to extend this invitation to the worldwide #ClinicalEngineering community! Join us for a two-day program, where we’ll address multiple lessons learnt and challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This event includes the participation of +20 international experts, including WHO’s Senior Medical Device Advisor Adriana Velázquez. This event is free to register and has a limited capacity. We strongly recommend you register as soon as possible to guarantee you’ll have your seat reserved in the Zoom platform.

This event will also be live-streamed on Facebook.

Together we can make it better!
Free Registration
COVID-19 Relevant Resources
Here are some resources you might find helpful. As always, your professional judgement and regulatory compliance should be incorporated:
Extensive Valuable CE+COVID-19 Related Content Here

Clinical Engineering at the Forefront

Here are some images/videos we've gathered from Social Media Channels that include our great heroes working hard every day!
She’s an advanced Field Engineer in the United Arab Emirates. When the pandemic first broke out, she was anxious about completing service jobs in hospitals and clinics.

“But then I took a deep breath and realized that this was our time to show our heart, be extraordinary, and be brave in the fight against this pandemic. So every day, I wear my PPE and take on every job I can, knowing I can make a difference.
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These images/videos do not belong to the IFMBE Clinical Engineering Division. Please click on the image to go to its original source.
C-Suite Perspectives See our Extensive C-Suite Perspectives Library Here
International Relevant & COVID-19 Repositories See our Extensive International COVID-19 Repository Library Here
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WHO, UN Foundation and partners launch first-of-its-kind COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
The fund launches with major support already lined up, including from Facebook and Google who have instituted a matching scheme for funds raised through their platforms, while individual donors are also supporting the fund through www.COVID19ResponseFund.org.

See full information here.


Companies wishing to donate supplies to WHO as part of the COVID-19 emergency response are requested to complete the below form

WHO Donations of in-kind critical items


PAHO Response & Request for Donations
PAHO has launched an Appeal to donors & partners to scale-up the capacity of the countries of the Americas to respond to COVID-19. The response strategy outlined in this Appeal has two main objectives: slow down the transmission of the virus and mitigate the health impact of COVID-19 in the Region. 

See full information here
Proud Recognition and Thanks to our Colleagues!
Very important that our community of medical device servicers -- around the globe -- receive recognition and support for their hard work.

Like the men and women who keep our military fleet of fighters, ships, tanks, and every last piece of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical devices safe, reliable, and service-ready, the massive community of Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs), Clinical Engineers (CEs), and Field Service Professionals (FEPs) are often working quietly on the front lines 24x7 in hospitals ensuring patients, physicians, and nurses have as many devices as possible saving lives, not sitting on shelves or in closets.

THANK YOU all for your hard and skillful work in the midst of this crisis.

Elliot Sloane & The IFMBE CED Board
Thank you, 
Hacking Coronavirus Team


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