title: CE/IT collaboration. Putting the pieces together.
abstract: The responsibilities of the clinical engineering and information technology departments are intersecting more and more. Here are some real-world examples of the challenges that can emerge, and our recommendations for developing effective collaboration between the two groups.
mesh_terms: D001698:Biomedical Engineering; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008284:Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018511:Systems Integration