Without Calibration, Medical Devices Can Become a Threat, Not a Solution

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(A presentation on medical device calibration by Anggie Maulana Subkhan, SKM, M.Bio.Et.)

(A presentation on medical device calibration by Anggie Maulana Subkhan, SKM, M.Bio.Et.)

Yogyakarta, January 15, 2025 – Raboan Research and Perspective Sharing returned with an engaging topic titled “Ethical Issues in Medical Device Calibration Services”. This event was attended by healthcare professionals, practitioners, and students interested in bioethics and medical device calibration.

The webinar featured Anggie Maulana Subkhan, SKM, M.Bio.Et, as the keynote speaker. Anggie, a calibration technician at the Yogyakarta Health Office and an alumnus of the Master of Bioethics program, brought valuable insights into the ethical challenges faced in the medical sector. He emphasized that medical device calibration is not just crucial for accreditation but also essential for patient safety, ensuring accurate measurement results.

Anggie also discussed ethical dilemmas in the calibration process, including the lack of trained personnel, unaccredited calibration institutions, and budget constraints often faced by healthcare facilities. With existing regulations, such as the Ministry of Health Regulation No. 54 of 2015 on medical device testing and calibration, it is vital for all stakeholders to understand the critical role of calibration in preventing serious health risks caused by device errors.

This discussion strongly aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. Accurate and ethical medical device calibration ensures precise diagnoses, reduces medical errors, and enhances patient safety. Additionally, the webinar supports SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, by highlighting the importance of fair regulations, institutional capacity building, and ethical accountability in healthcare services. The collaboration among institutions discussed during this session reflects collective efforts to sustain a global health system.

The Raboan session provided profound insights into the importance of ethics in medical device calibration and its contribution to the quality of healthcare services. The event also emphasized the need for collaboration between healthcare institutions, calibration agencies, and the community to ensure calibration processes are conducted effectively and in compliance with standards.

(Group photo session with Raboan participants)

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Reporter          : Alvira Rahmasari, S.H.G.

Editor              : Rafi Khairuna Wibisono, S.Kom.

2025 Raboan Webinar: Ethics and Challenges in Safeguarding Education Quality

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First Video

Yogyakarta, January 8, 2025 – The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities of the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada (CBMH FM-PHN UGM), kicked off the year 2025 with its inaugural Raboan Webinar titled, “Ethics and Challenges in Safeguarding Education Quality.” Held online on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the webinar featured Dr. dr. Veronika Ika Budiastuti, MPd, as the keynote speaker. The discussion covered ethical dimensions in higher education quality assurance, highlighting challenges and proposed solutions.

QnA session with Raboan participants

The webinar underscored the significance of both Internal Quality Assurance Systems (SPMI) and External Quality Assurance Systems (SPME) in maintaining the quality of higher education. SPMI focuses on continuous improvement within institutions, while SPME serves as an external evaluation tool to assess SPMI’s effectiveness. Collaboration between universities and accreditation bodies is crucial to achieving holistic education quality. The discussion also addressed the ethical dilemmas faced in implementing SPMI and SPME, such as the tension between institutional autonomy and the obligation to meet external standards, as well as the challenge of ensuring equitable access to education across Indonesia, particularly in remote areas compared to metropolitan regions. Dr. Veronika emphasized the need for flexibility in accreditation standards to accommodate the diversity of resources among universities.

Presentation from Dr. Veronika as speaker

Presentation from Dr. Veronika as speaker

This webinar aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4: Quality Education. By addressing ethics in quality assurance, the event highlighted the importance of equal and quality educational access for all. The holistic approach recommended in the webinar supports the development of competitive and ethical human resources, creating a positive impact on society and the environment on a global scale.

Dr. Veronika concluded the webinar by stressing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, including accreditation bodies, universities, and the government. A flexible and holistic approach can help overcome challenges in safeguarding education quality, creating a better education system for future generations. This webinar offered deep insights into the role of ethics in maintaining education quality.

Reporter : Alvira Rahmasari, S.H.G.
Editor : Rafi Khairuna Wibisono, S.Kom