AAMI Podcast 34: Human Factors in the design of medical equipment part 2

AAMI Podcast 34: Human Factors in the design of medical equipment part 2

Author: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation June 19, 2020 Duration: 14:23

In this episode we continue our discussion with three human factors experts: Kate MacNamee, MaryBeth Privitera, and Michael Wiklund.

Kate is a senior human factors engineer and program manager at Farm, a Flex Company.

MaryBeth is principal of human factors and research at HS Design, Inc., and a professor and the director of the Medical Device Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Cincinnati.

Michael Wiklund is general manager of human factors engineering at EMERGO by UL.


Tune into The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Podcast-AAMI for candid conversations that go straight to the heart of healthcare technology. Hosts Terry Baker and Kelley Hill guide these discussions, joined each episode by leading subject matter experts who bring real-world perspective. You’ll hear detailed explorations of the field's most urgent challenges, from device interoperability and cybersecurity risks to the practical realities of sterilization and standards implementation. This isn't just theoretical; the dialogue focuses on the multidisciplinary, collaborative approaches that teams are actually using to find solutions and improve patient care. Produced in partnership with the studios of Healthcare Tech Talk, the podcast serves as an essential audio resource for anyone invested in the lifecycle of medical technology-whether you're a clinical engineer, a sterile processing professional, a risk manager, or simply fascinated by how innovation meets clinical practice. Each episode breaks down complex topics into relatable insights, fostering a deeper understanding of the instruments and systems that modern medicine relies upon every single day.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 34

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