WHEREAS, as medical technology advances, healthcare facilities must keep pace by providing quality, well-trained professionals capable of understanding the complexity of medical equipment operation and applications; and
WHEREAS, the complexity of medical technology today and in the future makes it essential that we recognize those individuals responsible for the care, safety, and accuracy of this equipment, as an invaluable resource to the healthcare industry; and
WHEREAS, biomedical equipment technicians, clinical engineers, and other medical technology professionals uniquely serve patients, the medical community, and innovative technology developments to improve the quality of today’s healthcare; and
WHEREAS, these professionals research, recommend, install, inspect, and repair medical devices and other complicated medical systems, as well as advise and train others concerning the safe and effective use of medical devices, thereby controlling healthcare costs and improving patient safety; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina encourages organizations, medical practitioners, and all people to recognize the unique expertise that healthcare technology professionals bring to the field of medicine each and every day;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim May 15 – 21, 2022, as “HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT WEEK” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.