November 2025 Meeting
AI in Healthcare Technology Management: Transforming HTM Practice
This education & QA session will be presented by Dustin Telford.
This forward-looking presentation explores how AI technologies are transforming medical device maintenance, inventory management, and equipment performance monitoring. Dustin will cover current AI applications, implementation considerations, and strategies for HTM professionals to prepare for AI's expanding role in healthcare facilities.
Learning Objectives for HTMA-MW Members:
1. Identify current and emerging AI applications specific to healthcare technology management
2. Evaluate potential implementations of predictive maintenance and automated fault detection
3. Develop strategies for skill development to effectively leverage AI technologies
4. Create a roadmap for HTM department evolution in response to AI advancements
Dustin Telford, AAMIF, CHTM, CBET, CRES, CLES, is a consultant with ECRI supporting healthcare systems through incident investigations, HTM operations consulting, Biomed Guide leadership, and predictive replacement planning. With nearly three decades of experience in HTM—including leadership, clinical engineering, systems redesign, cybersecurity, and capital project planning, and technical service—Dustin brings a deep commitment to advancing patient safety and supporting the professionals who make it happen. He has served across a range of healthcare delivery models from standalone facilities to national-scale HTM programs, and continues to contribute to the field through education, policy development, and service optimization. He can be reached at dustin.telford@gmail.com
Location:
CHI Health Immanuel
Conference Center - Holling Room
6901 N. 72nd St.
Omaha, NE 68130
Schedule:
5:00 Social and Good Eats. Meal provided by Daniel Milota;
5:30 Business Meeting.
6:00 Presentation.
Omaha, NE 68122
United States
