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WELCOME TO MARYLAND

MD Expo is a premier conference dedicated to healthcare technology management professionals. Our goal is to offer a distinctive, personalized, and fulfilling conference experience that surpasses all others. This event brings together clinical engineers, biomedical technicians, directors, managers, procurement/asset managers, and other individuals accountable for medical technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain insights into the latest advancements in HTM, and expand their professional network.

Discover why MD Expo has been the talk of the industry; this is an event that promises invaluable opportunities you won't want to miss!

“The MD Expo was interesting, well organized, and executed very efficiently. I learned a lot and appreciated the variety of topics.”

- P. Vang, BMET, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland

SCHEDULE

DAY 01 DAY 02

* ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

7 AM 8 AM-12 PM 8 AM-4 PM 1 PM 1-5 PM 2-6 PM 3-4:30 PM 4:30-6 PM 6 PM

REGISTRATION (H.O.T. WORKSHOPS ONLY)

H.O.T. WORKSHOP: PATIENT MONITORS (SESSION #1)*

H.O.T. WORKSHOP: PORTABLE ULTRASOUND*

REGISTRATION OPENS

H.O.T. WORKSHOP: PATIENT MONITORS (SESSION #2)*

EXHIBITOR SET-UP

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT KICK-OFF**

WELCOME RECEPTION (ALL ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS ARE INVITED)

H.O.T. Workshops provide a hands-on training option for technicians to learn the ins and outs of servicing different types of equipment. Experts from the HTM community will be on site to provide training!

** ATTENDANCE BY INVITATION ONLY

DAY 03

NOTE: Schedule subject to change

7 AM 7-8 AM 8-9:30 AM 8 AM-2 PM 8:30-9:30 AM

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT DINNER**

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

REGISTRATION OPENS

PM 6 PM

** ATTENDANCE BY INVITATION ONLY sponsored by sponsored by

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT BREAKFAST**

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT**

EXHIBITOR SET-UP

EDUCATION

REVERSE EXPO**

EDUCATION

LUNCH & LEARN (TICKETED EVENT FOR ATTENDEES ONLY)

TECH CHOICE AWARDS PRESENTATION

EXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AT MD EXPO

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 7 AM 8-9 AM 9:30-10:30 AM 11 AM-12 PM

REGISTRATION OPENS

EDUCATION

EXHIBIT HALL (LUNCH PROVIDED)

EXHIBITOR TEAR-DOWN

EDUCATION

GRAND SLAM CELEBRATION PARTY

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“A big part of MD Expo is getting back with friends and old counterparts from many years ago. Also, the education given by this organization is extraordinary and cannot be matched.” – C. Nowak, Director, Clinical Engineering

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

8 AM-12 PM

H.O.T. Workshop: Patient Monitors (Session #1)

Glenn Schneider, Chief Service Officer, Elite Biomedical

In this workshop, we will disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and test the E-sCO/EsCAiO gas modules. A review of the options, parts availability, common failures, and proper maintenance will be presented.

IMPORTANT: The morning and afternoon sessions are IDENTICAL.

8 AM-4 PM

H.O.T. Workshop: Portable Ultrasound

James Rickner, Director of Service and Training, Advanced Ultrasound Systems

In this workshop, participants will learn how to perform preventative maintenance on several portable ultrasound systems. Attendees will learn how to perform image quality assessments on various ultrasound systems using a tissue-mimicking phantom. They will also learn how to perform electrical safety tests on an ultrasound system and probes using a safety analyzer.

1 PM-5 PM

H.O.T. Workshop: Patient Monitors (Session #2)

($75.00) ($125.00) ($75.00) powered by

Glenn Schneider, Chief Service Officer, Elite Biomedical

IMPORTANT: The morning and afternoon sessions are IDENTICAL.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

8:30-9:30 AM

Turning Capital Planning into a System: Governance, Roadmaps, and Renewal Funding

Oscar Misla, President, CEO, Equiply, Corp.

This session opens with the familiar “replacement fire drill,” when a critical device fails, and organizations scramble through rushed quotes, non-comparable bids, and budget exceptions. Attendees learn how to reframe capital planning as a system that aligns clinical reality, depreciation, and funding behavior, clarifying why depreciation is a signal (not cash) and how funded depreciation builds continuous replacement capacity. The presentation concludes with a “renewal engine” model—standard lives, governed exceptions, recurring funding cadence, and a rolling multi-year roadmap—to turn replacements from crises into a calendar.

Don’t Leave Your PMs to Chance: A Data-Driven Approach to AEM Risk Evaluation

Mark Cooksey, DME Quality Engineer, Norton Healthcare

Considering a switch to Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM)? Without rigorous risk analysis, changes to PM schedules can increase audit exposure despite potential cost savings. In this session, Norton Healthcare’s Mark Cooksey shares how his team used statistical analysis, FMEA, CMMS data, and simple Excel tools to safely validate transitions from OEM to AEM and RAN—passing audits while saving thousands in service costs. Attendees will learn how to document defensible PM changes using the MERE template and apply proven, data-driven methods to build a safer, audit-ready AEM strategy.

Unravelling Joint Commission Accreditation 360

Shelly Crisler Leacock, MS, CCE, PMP, Biomedical Engineer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Kenneth Colavito, Sigma Health Consulting

This presentation equips HTM leaders with a practical, HTMfocused guide around the Joint Commission’s Accreditation 360 changes, which took effect January 1, 2026. Attendees will learn which Accreditation 360 revisions matter most to HTM, what remains unchanged, and how the new standards impact survey expectations. Gain insights into a crosswalk of 75+ HTM-relevant standards -- distilling voluminous Joint Commission standards and guidance into a simplified resource just for HTM audiences!

Anesthesia 101

Brian Wilson, FSE, Avante HS

This presentation provides an overview of anesthesia, its role in medical procedures, and the types of procedures that depend on it. It reviews anesthesia machines with

a focus on system operation, technical considerations, and safety requirements. Attendees will gain practical guidance for safely servicing and maintaining anesthesia equipment in clinical environments.

Intro to Imaging Modalities - Part I

Dale Cover, President, RSTI (Retired)

This two-part presentation aims to provide a general understanding of the major imaging modalities used in a typical hospital environment and their impact on hospital operations. It will introduce key systems, including radiographic, fluoroscopic, interventional radiology (IVR), mammography, CT, and MR. Attendees will gain a practical overview of how these imaging technologies support clinical workflows and operational efficiency.

10-11 AM

Intro to Imaging Modalities - Part II

Dale Cover, President, RSTI (Retired)

Part two of this presentation will introduce key systems, including radiographic, fluoroscopic, interventional radiology (IVR), mammography, CT, and MR. Attendees will gain a practical overview of how these imaging technologies support clinical workflows and operational efficiency.

Introduction to Contrast Injectors

Stephen Maull, Owner, Maull Biomedical Training, LLC

This course will teach the purpose of contrast injectors, the principles of why the different parameters are selected when performing an injection, and the general components of contrast injectors, as well as general operation and items of interest when performing a PM.

HTM 101: Meat-and-Potatoes Training for Non-Traditional Techs—How Norton Built a Practical Onboarding Program

Mark Cooksey, DME Quality Engineer, Norton Healthcare

As Norton Healthcare grew from 5 to 9 hospitals, Clinical Engineering faced the challenge of onboarding technicians with no prior HTM experience, including ex-military, IT, and consumer tech backgrounds. They developed a practical “HTM 101” training program covering CMMS documentation, department essentials, and standard service workflows, paired with open, multi-level forums that explained the why behind the work. This approach improved consistency, accelerated technician readiness, and offers a proven roadmap for building a resilient CE workforce without requiring an HTM background.

Laser Safe: The BioMed's Path to LSO Certification: Compliance, Maintenance, and Risk Mitigation

Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CMLSO, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN, Perioperative Consultant, LLC

This educational session highlights the importance of training and certifying Biomedical Engineers to serve as Medical Laser Safety Officers (MLSO) in your facility. Biomedical engineers should be Laser Safety Officers (LSOs) because their technical expertise with medical devices, understanding of safety protocols, and familiarity with equipment maintenance and calibration make them ideal for managing complex laser systems and ensuring patient, staff, and public safety in healthcare environments. Earning certification in laser safety can often lead to higher pay and greater career flexibility.

Fundamentals of Fluoroscopy

Brian Wilson, FSE, Avante HS

This presentation covers the function and clinical application of fluoroscopy in medical imaging. It explains the basic principles of fluoroscopy, compares it with other imaging modalities, and reviews common procedures that rely on the technology. The session also discusses the advantages and limitations of fluoroscopy to provide a balanced understanding of its use in clinical practice.

11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Challenges and Opportunities of Gas Flow Measurement and Ventilator Testing

Kerwin Sanger, Business Development Director and Daniel Benz, Managing Director, IMT Analytics

This presentation explores the challenges faced by biomedical professionals while testing ventilators and anesthesia machines. It covers many critical settings and measurements, i.e., gas type, gas standards, trigger settings, and various other measurement parameters.

Survival Guide for BMET 1s

Claire Wilson, BMET II, UCHealth

This presentation is intended for entry-level students and professionals who are looking for guidance with service notes, expected results from test equipment, PM checklists, test kits, software, and tools required. All the material in this presentation will be given to peers as support with their monthly workloads and busy schedules to speed up the process of paperwork and standardize efficient resources for multiple modalities of patient care equipment.

Maximizing X-Ray Tube Life

David Hurlock, CEO, X-Ray America

This presentation explores practical strategies to reduce service costs for X-ray–based diagnostic imaging equipment. It will outline proven techniques to maximize X-ray tube life and improve equipment reliability. Attendees will also learn how to minimize the high costs associated with X-ray tube replacement through better operation and maintenance practices.

The W’s of Customer Service

John Kimple, BMET III, TRIMEDX - NCH

This presentation helps technically focused professionals understand why customer service is critical in the healthcare technology industry. It defines what good customer service looks like in a clinical environment and how it directly impacts trust, safety, and outcomes. Attendees will learn practical ways to consistently deliver outstanding customer service alongside strong technical performance.

I Swear I Looked! Documenting Unable to Locate Equipment

Joe Stockman, Director of Product Experience, FSI

Missing assets can create compliance challenges for HTM departments, but they don’t have to result in survey findings when handled correctly. This presentation explains how a clear policy and thorough documentation process for Unable to Locate assets can support organized operations and defensible survey responses. Attendees will learn how to document search efforts, manage inventory status, and properly remove or reinstate assets when found.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

8-9 AM

Proven Methods to Strengthen HTM Performance and Deliver Sustainable Customer-Centric Excellence

George Reed, Director of Clinical Engineering, WakeMed Health and Hospitals and Bradley Casemore, Chief Customer & Growth Officer, PartsSource

HTM leaders face increasing pressure to improve performance, reduce downtime, address workforce gaps, and demonstrate value, and this session presents proven, datadriven methods to meet those demands. Drawing on HTM performance research and real-world case studies, these presenters share an evidence-based framework used by highperforming organizations to reduce costs, improve uptime, and shift from reactive work to sustainable, customer-centric operations. Attendees will gain a practical roadmap and tools to align strategy, people, process, and technology to drive measurable clinical and operational results.

Predictive Replacement Planning: Using Data, Standards, and Benchmarks to Forecast

Optimal Timing to Replace Medical Equipment

Dustin Telford, HII-Tech Consultant, ECRI and Barbara G. Malanga, BSEE, Director, Device Safety Consulting, ECRI

Many healthcare organizations still rely on arbitrary age thresholds or reactive decisions for equipment replacement, even as financial leaders demand defensible, data-driven capital justification. This interactive session introduces a comprehensive framework that uses reliability data, financial analysis, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder input to forecast optimal replacement timing beyond manufacturerrecommended lifecycles. Through real-world case studies and practical tools, attendees will learn how to build compliant, multi-year replacement plans that balance patient safety, clinical needs, cybersecurity risk, and financial accountability.

Future Proof Your HTM Career

David Scott, CBET, Sr. BMET, UCHealth and Douglas Redwine, Regional Director, Biomedical Engineering, Piedmont Healthcare

What does your future in HTM look like? Learn from mistakes made and some good decisions along the way from two veterans of HTM. What could have been done differently? This session will help you plan your future and avoid some of the pitfalls that lie out there for you. It will cover advice for new technicians and go through an entire career in HTM. Plan for a successful future.

Ultrasound System Maintenance: Backup Procedures and Probe Testing Essentials

Tom Hanak, Sr. Service Director, MW Imaging

This presentation highlights the importance of system-level backups for ultrasound systems, including configuration settings, custom presets, and network information. It explains how proactive backups support continuity of clinical workflows and enable rapid recovery after system issues or software updates. The session also covers probe testing and phantom testing procedures to ensure imaging performance and patient safety.

From Technician to Manager –A Year in Review

Allison Woolford, M.S., CBET, Operations Manager, Duke University Health System

From the perspective of a new manager, this presentation is your inside scoop on what it truly means to climb the career ladder. If you’re a technician with big aspirations, get ready to discover the exciting opportunities—and the rewarding challenges—that come with stepping into leadership. Learn

how to transform from a trusted peer into an inspiring manager who makes a real impact.

9:30-10:30 AM

Product Demo Sessions

11 AM-12 PM

Advancing Women in HTM: emPOWER, INnovate,

STRENGTHen

Ann Rovito, Director, Clinical Engineering; Amanda Ferr, Clinical Engineer; Katie Fischer, Biomedical Equipment Technician; and Jenna Trewyn, Biomedical Equipment Technician, Children's Wisconsin

Join a Children's Wisconsin-based collective as they bring together HTM professionals to talk about our past and present challenges, share our stories, and invite the attendees to join the discussion. The panel will lead the topic discussions in hopes of energizing our attendees to share their experiences, ideas for continued empowerment, and further advancing women's presence and impact in the HTM field.

The Dangers of a “Technology Eclipse”: Digital Darkness When Technology Access Fails

Scott Luney, Cybersecurity Consultant, Lead, ECRI and Ismael Cordero, Senior Project Engineer, ECRI

Healthcare organizations face the growing risk of a “digital darkness” event—a sudden loss of access to electronic systems and patient information that can compromise care delivery, delay treatment, and jeopardize patient safety. This collaborative and interactive session, aimed at HTM professionals, takes real-world scenarios of cyberattacks, natural disasters, vendor outages, and internal system failures that all can lead to such events and provides HTM leadership and IT teams with proactive strategies and best practices to maintain operational resilience in the face of disaster.

Strategic Sourcing for Healthcare Technology Management

Christopher Nowak, CHTM, CBET, CHP, CSCS, Corporate Senior Director, Medical Equipment Capital and Biomedical Services, Community Health Systems

Attendees will be provided guidance on developing a sourcing strategy for vendors/business partners. The "cheapest" price provider may or may not be the right business partner for you, your patients and your employer. Developing a win-win strategy provides long-lasting and trusting relationships that meet the needs of fiscal and quality constraints that are necessary in today's healthcare environment.

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Jenna

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Modernizing HTM at Scale: A Governance-Driven CMMS Framework

Jane Lacson, MS, CCE, CHTMBiomedical Engineer, VHA and Katherine Navarro, CCE - Biomedical Engineer, VHA

This session shows how the VHA HTM BESM Workgroup uses structured governance and Agile methods to modernize CMMS in alignment with national VHA HTM policy. Attendees will learn how this approach improves standardization, data integrity, and the speed of user-driven enhancements through a clear intake-to-implementation process. The presentation demonstrates how centralized oversight and collaborative workflows deliver scalable, policy-compliant improvements across 71 VHA healthcare systems.

HTM Incident Investigations: Response Strategy

Shelly Crisler Leacock, Biomedical Engineer, VA and Henry Stankiewicz MS, CCE, Biomedical Engineer, Sigma Health

2:45-3:45 PM

Evaluating Service Delivery Models: In-House, Outsourced, or Hybrid Approaches

Dustin Telford, HII-Tech Consultant, ECRI and Barbara G. Malanga, BSEE, Director, Device Safety Consulting, ECRI

Healthcare organizations frequently face complex decisions about whether to service equipment in-house, outsource, or use a hybrid model, each with implications for cost, compliance, and quality. This interactive session presents a practical, evidence-based framework for evaluating service delivery options using real cost data, industry standards, and case studies across imaging, patient care, and facility equipment. Attendees will learn how to apply proven decision models and tools to build defensible service strategies that satisfy clinical, compliance, and financial stakeholders.

From Compliance to Capability: ISO 13485 in an In-House HTM Program

Beatriz Hernandez, MBA, CHSP, Manager, Quality-Clinical Engineering and Carlos W. Rivera, CHTM, Director, Clinical Engineering, University of Miami Health System

This session presents a real-world journey of pursuing ISO 13485 certification within an in-house Clinical Engineering department at a large academic medical center. Attendees will learn how ISO 13485 requirements were interpreted, operationalized, and integrated into existing maintenance, quality, and compliance workflows. The presentation will focus on governance structure, documentation strategy, risk-based thinking, and staff engagement rather than theory. Lessons learned, common pitfalls, and practical takeaways will be shared to help other organizations assess feasibility and readiness for certification.

Still Becoming: The Rookie, The Veteran, and the Space Between

Bryant Hawkins, Site Manager, TRIMEDX and Kierra Morrow, Lead Biomedical Equipment Technician, Kaleida Health

This dual-perspective session brings together a 2-year HTM professional and a 32-year industry veteran to explore the realities of being new, seasoned, and everything in between. Through honest storytelling and practical insight, attendees will learn how confidence is built early, reshaped over time, and strengthened through communication across generations. Participants will gain tools to bridge experience gaps, improve team culture, and clarify their current season of growth. This session equips HTM professionals to lead with purpose, adaptability, and shared responsibility for the future of the HTM industry.

Give Me an Hour, And I Will Get Your Day Back

Shawn Molloy, System Director, Trimedx

This multilevel presentation explores practical strategies to boost productivity and save time through clever hacks, AI tools, and cutting-edge technology. Each level introduces actionable techniques, from simple daily optimizations to advanced automation workflows, tailored for personal and professional growth. Participants will learn how to leverage artificial intelligence for smarter decision-making, streamline repetitive tasks, and enhance efficiency. The session emphasizes self-improvement and time management principles, ensuring attendees leave with tools they can immediately apply. By combining innovation with practical insights, this presentation empowers individuals to work smarter, not harder.

From Chaos to Clarity: Building a Systemwide Strategy for the Management of Hospital Beds

Ben Lewis, CEO, TechniHealth Solutions

This presentation provides a practical roadmap for transforming fragmented bed management into a unified, systemwide strategy with clear governance and defined ownership across HTM, Facilities, Nursing, EVS, and Supply Chain. It outlines the essentials of a capital lifecycle plan for beds, presents effective bed storage approaches, reviews manufacturer service specifications and AEM tactics, and discusses practical in-house staffing and outsourcing service strategies. Attendees will gain actionable tools and frameworks to improve safety, reduce downtime, and reduce the total cost of hospital bed ownership.

4-5 PM

Right to Repair in Clinical Engineering: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Need for a National Approach

Moderator: Dave Francoeur, HTM Professional

Panelists: David Scott, CBET, Sr. BMET, UCHealth and Rob Arian, Senior Director, University of Rochester Medical Center

This panel discussion examines how the Right to Repair movement is changing access, serviceability, and ownership of medical technology in healthcare systems. Panelists will explore real-world challenges faced by Clinical Engineering teams, including restricted access to service tools, manuals, and OEM limitations that impact uptime and patient care. Drawing on experiences across multiple states, the discussion highlights how inconsistent right-to-repair policies affect staffing, costs, and the ability to build sustainable in-house CE programs.