We are delighted to let you know that submissions are being reviewed for the first issue of the 4th volume of our Journal. With our capability to quickly post articles while working to complete an issue, you can already read about the importance of data utilization for optimal management of medical equipment life cycle. This multi-platform information management system can not be more important than during this time of medical supplies scarcity. Read more at https://globalce.org/index.php/GlobalCE/article/view/78

We are starting a new year with hope and much appreciation for the brave and caring first responders for all they have done during the past abnormal year. The Global Clinical Engineering Journal recognized the support added by Clinical engineers to strengthening the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with a cover page on Vol. 2, No. 3, about the Silent heroes. One of these heroes, a member of our Journal’s Editorial Board, Professor Dan Clark from the UK, was very deservedly recognized with the prestigious award of Member of the Order of the British Empire honours (MBE) 2021 for services to Clinical Engineering, particularly during Covid-19.

We are proud to join the celebration recognizing Professor Dan Clark’s Clinical Engineering work, who stated after the announcement: “I am truly humbled by the award as I’ve seen 1000s of people in the NHS and globally really rise to the challenges that Covid threw us and who are much more deserving than me.  I’m lucky to be surrounded by an amazing team and wider network of dedicated professionals and see this their skills, commitment and courage.” We rather believe that the patients and our readers are the lucky ones. Thank you, Dan!

Professor Dan Clark, Head of Clinical Engineering at Nottingham University Hospitals

The unprecedent changes in our world  beg the question “what should clinical engineering professionals know?” deserves examination as we prepared for the new year and new normalcy. Read more about this question and how to be prepared for the coming future in our current Editor’s Corner: https://globalce.org/index.php/GlobalCE/article/view/122/63