Kambiz Farahmand, chair of the industrial and manufacturing engineering department, gave a presentation at the Fargo Veterans Affairs Medical Center retreat at the Fargo Holiday Inn on Sept. 9. He discussed the application of international organization for standardization quality standards to healthcare and reusable medical equipment.

Farahmand is a member of the National Veteran Engineering Resource Center, which examines national issues related to the Veterans Health Administration. Members from the center also recently completed a three-day workshop in Richmond, Va., to address issues related to supply, processing and distribution for Veterans Affairs.