Biomed Associations State of the Profession

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

Associations

Who am I? [email_address] 704-941-0116 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_ _.

National Associations

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: ...._FMESAFMESA Vault2009Announcements, Ads, PromosFMESA promo.ppsx

Local / Regional Associations

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
Great Board Communications
Annual meeting (sporatic)
Statewide Tour (4 cities in 4 days)

BMETS Baltimore 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
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.

Work to be done

Startup and Ongoing Work

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

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