@article{ART003183322},
author={Kim, Youngaee and Lee, Hyunjin and Song, Sanghoon},
title={A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks},
journal={JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE},
issn={2733-8649},
year={2025},
volume={31},
number={1},
pages={19-26}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Youngaee
AU - Lee, Hyunjin
AU - Song, Sanghoon
TI - A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks
JO - JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE
PY - 2025
VL - 31
IS - 1
PB - Korea Institute Of Healthcare Architecture
SP - 19
EP - 26
SN - 2733-8649
AB - Purpose: Medical equipment in hospital is becoming more advanced and specialized, and the robot technology is expanding now. So the operation and management of devices is vital and influential factor for patient safety and quality of care. This study aim to compare and find out characteristics of medical equipment management in the United States, Japan, and Korea, focusing on clinical engineer‘s role. Methods: A literature review and website searches were conducted, analyzing key aspects such as qualification standards, job responsibilities, maintenance systems, and regulatory frameworks. Results: There are significant differences in the roles of clinical engineers. The U.S. emphasizes risk-based management(MEMP) and often outsources maintenance due to geographic constraints. In Japan, clinical engineering technicians assist medical staff and manage in-hospital repair rooms. Korea primarily follows national regulations but lacks a standardized role for clinical engineers. Implications: Establishing clear clinical engineering roles and adopting risk-based maintenance strategies may improve equipment safety and efficiency in Korea.
KW - Hospital;Medical Equipment;Maintenance Management;Clinical Engineer;Clinical Engineering Department;Hospital Equipment Maintenance Team
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Kim, Youngaee, Lee, Hyunjin and Song, Sanghoon. (2025). A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, 31(1), 19-26.
Kim, Youngaee, Lee, Hyunjin and Song, Sanghoon. 2025, "A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks", JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, vol.31, no.1 pp.19-26.
Kim, Youngaee, Lee, Hyunjin, Song, Sanghoon "A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 31.1 pp.19-26 (2025) : 19.
Kim, Youngaee, Lee, Hyunjin, Song, Sanghoon. A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks. 2025; 31(1), 19-26.
Kim, Youngaee, Lee, Hyunjin and Song, Sanghoon. "A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 31, no.1 (2025) : 19-26.
Kim, Youngaee; Lee, Hyunjin; Song, Sanghoon. A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE, 31(1), 19-26.
Kim, Youngaee; Lee, Hyunjin; Song, Sanghoon. A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks. JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE. 2025; 31(1) 19-26.
Kim, Youngaee, Lee, Hyunjin, Song, Sanghoon. A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks. 2025; 31(1), 19-26.
Kim, Youngaee, Lee, Hyunjin and Song, Sanghoon. "A Comparative Study on the Medical Equipment Management of Hospital in U.S., Japan and Korea - Focused on Clinical Engineer’s Tasks" JOURNAL OF THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE 31, no.1 (2025) : 19-26.
