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Nov. 7, 2023

Episode #36: Industry Resilience: Post-Pandemic Strain and Talent Shortage, with Samantha Jacques, Vice President, Clinical Engineering at McLaren Health Care

Episode #36: Industry Resilience: Post-Pandemic Strain and Talent Shortage, with Samantha Jacques, Vice President, Clinical Engineering at McLaren Health Care

The pandemic left the healthcare sector in an urgent need for innovative solutions and a robust talent pipeline.

In this episode, Samantha Jacques discusses integrating medical devices, cybersecurity, and organizational structures in the healthcare industry. She emphasizes understanding clinicians' needs, improving cybersecurity, and fostering effective communication for successful healthcare leadership.

Listen to this episode and learn about crucial insights into the pressing need for cybersecurity measures and standardized organizational structures!

About Samantha Jacques:

Samantha Jacques, PhD, FACHE, is the Vice President of Clinical Engineering at McLaren. She manages services throughout the McLaren system, including 13 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers. Before McLaren, she was Director of Clinical Engineering at Penn State Health and Texas Children’s Hospital. She is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and AAMI. She sits on the AAMI board and is an executive committee member of the Health Sector Coordinating Council – Cybersecurity.

 

In 2020, she published a book titled “Introduction to Clinical Engineering”. She has a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Managing medical devices within healthcare networks requires addressing challenges related to integration and implementing robust cybersecurity measures.
  • Understanding the workflows and requirements of clinicians is pivotal for successful technological implementations in healthcare settings.
  • Prioritizing the management of legacy medical devices, enhancing vulnerability communications, and ensuring regulatory compliance are critical for effective healthcare operations. 
  • The post-pandemic financial strain has impacted the healthcare industry, exacerbating the cybersecurity talent shortage.
  • The HSCC plays a vital role in advocating for the healthcare industry, emphasizing the importance of standardization and the implementation of best practices.
  • Possessing diverse skill sets and effective communication is essential for successful leadership roles within the healthcare and clinical engineering sectors.

Resources:

  • Connect with and follow Samantha Jacques on LinkedIn.
  • Follow McLaren Health on LinkedIn.
  • Discover the McLaren Health Website!