Krista McDonald Biason, PE, associate vice president and senior electrical engineer of HGA Architects and Engineers, shares tips for overcoming communication issues between healthcare engineers and designers in a Q&A on the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) website.
Healthcare engineers often speak their own language, Biason said. Abbreviations and acronyms can dominate healthcare engineering jargon, so it’s important that engineers translate it into plain English when working with designers and C-suite professionals.
"For all groups, listening and “reading the room” are very important. People will feel appreciated and valued when they feel heard and will be more willing to work together on a project," she said in the article.
"Don’t be afraid to ask questions to clarify details. Clarification can make all the difference."
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