Meditek 35th Anniversary Born in the year 1981, Meditek is very humbled to be celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. From small beginnings to large ambitions, Meditek has not only survived as a business in the Canadian healthcare market, but also evolved to become a major established player. History of Meditek The roots of Meditek, believe it or not, can be traced back to a company that manufactured and sold presentation materials, such as chalkboards … Read More
Inside the Hospital Room of the Future
Go inside the hospital room of the future with Andrew Quirk, a senior vice president at Skanska, to find out what inpatient care might look like by the year 2020 Andrew Quirk: Senior VP, Healthcare Center of Excellence, Skanska “We are sitting in patient room 2020, which is a look forward to where the patient room might be in the year 2020. The space here is really to help facilitate the delivery of care; make … Read More
Peter Lougheed Centre Opens New Hybrid Operating Room
Leading in Hybrid Operating Room Leadership Meditek prides itself on being a leader in the Canadian healthcare industry. Whether it’s offering unique value extending services such as the ReNew Equipment Restoration Program, offering products that have unique technology and features, or being a part of installations that are “firsts” for this country, Meditek lives up to its reputation. In early August, 2015, Meditek had the fortunate experience to be a part of another first-ever for … Read More
Hybrid ORs in Action – Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre
Hybrid ORs are the way of the future Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre recently made headlines for a surgical milestone: leading a clinical trial of the world’s smallest pacemaker. The device, which is inserted via a minimally invasive procedure in one of their Hybrid ORs, doesn’t require external cords or a power source. It also has a ten-year battery life. For patients with heart arrhythmias, the procedure and the device have led to faster recovery times … Read More
Budget Considerations for Canadian Healthcare Facilities
Budgeting for Canadian Hospitals Hospital administrators walk a fine line during the hospital budgeting process. They have to create a budget that provides support for hospital staff while also providing the level of care that patients need. The budget also has to adhere to restrictions from the government and other sources of funding. On top of that, changing technology and increasing health-care costs, coupled with government budget restrictions, can make budgeting for Canadian hospitals a … Read More