AAMI Signs MOU with GCEA, Will Support Clinical Engineering Abroad

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The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Clinical Engineering Alliance (GCEA). The agreement establishes a joint effort from AAMI and GCEA to strengthen the healthcare technology management (HTM) field, known globally as clinical engineering (CE).

AAMI’s core mission is to promote the safe and effective use of healthcare technology. To that end, AAMI produces industry standards related to medical devices and their use, and strives to elevate, standardize, and promote the HTM field. GCEA was founded to support and empower the clinical engineering profession across the world and to contribute to international harmonization efforts.

This MOU is a natural fit for the missions of both organizations and is expected to yield multiple new initiatives that will support the HTM/CE community around the globe. This will include:

• Co-marketing of events like AAMI eXchange and the International Clinical Engineering and Health Technology Management Congress (ICEHTMC).
• Creation, translation, and distribution of educational materials, guides, and other resources for HTM/CE professionals.
• Expanding the network of HTM professionals internationally.

After the signing of the MOU, AAMI’s Vice President of HTM Danielle McGeary stated, “The signing of this MOU with the Global Clinical Engineering Alliance is a key opportunity to bring AAMI’s HTM work to an international audience with the goal of creating international HTM standards and guidance that will further harmonize the field globally.” 

According to GCEA President Yadin David, “This collaboration creates a powerful framework for advancing healthcare technology innovation, safety, and management on a global scale. Through this agreement, both organizations can strategically align their expertise and resources, enabling the development of global guidelines, best practices, and educational programs in clinical engineering across the world. Ultimately, this partnership will ensure that the global healthcare community benefits from improved medical technologies, elevated standards, and enhanced healthcare delivery systems. Our shared commitment to safety, innovation, and education will play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes and enhancing health equity worldwide." 

A statement of work from AAMI and GCEA related to forthcoming collaborations between AAMI and GCEA is expected later this year.

Questions? Journalists interested in covering the collaboration between AAMI and GCEA can reach the AAMI Media Team at dvisnovsky@aami.org.