Medical Grade in Technology Explained
September 15, 2023
Is your hospital planning a major deployment of cutting-edge medical computers? At the forefront of your specifications is the requirement that they must be “medical grade.” But what exactly does “medical grade” mean? Surprisingly, you won’t stumble upon this term at…
Does Better Cooling in a PC Improve Performance?
April 12, 2022
Not only does a cool computer work better, a hot computer is a sign of imminent–and expensive–damage. PCs generate heat, which slows performance and even damages components over time. Cooling systems keep PCs alive in normal circumstances: in extreme situations, PCs slow down and stop working when…
3 Ways the Right Computer Prepares You for Disaster Recovery
September 27, 2018
It has been estimated that Hurricane Florence will cause as much as $50 billion in damage to the Carolinas. While most people think of damaged homes, cars and other property, a large percentage of those costs can be attributed to economic loss. Data loss, in particular, is extremely costly to…
What is 60601-1? Decoding the International Patient Safety Standard
June 20, 2018
If you read that title, you at least know that 60601-1 is an international standard for medical grade devices that specifically relates to patient safety. Obviously that is a very vague definition, and the purpose of this blog is to block out the white noise and provide a clear understanding of…
Protect Yourself with True Medical Computer Certification
February 8, 2018
It's likely you've read about the IEC 60601-1 medical certification here before, but previous topics haven't detailed the specifics behind safety and why that matters for a hospital and its patients. If a computer isn't 60601-1 certified, there are complicated hazards than what might appear on a…
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