INCEPTION

  • Organization’s Missions, Vision & Long-Term Goals
  • Demographics, Competition & Resources
  • Financial Feasibility & Analysis
  • Conceptual Framework

PLANNING

  • Team from Administration, Technical & Clinical Areas
  • Facilities Technology Needs, Program & Purpose
  • Comprehensive Equipment Plan & Budget
  • Department by Department
  • Room by Room
  • Space Planning for Efficient Patient & Workflow

ACQUISITION

 

  • Match Clinical Solutions with Equipment Selection
  • Selection and Purchase Criteria for RFP
  • Various Bid Analysis & Evaluation
  • Identify Hidden Costs of Equipment Usage
  • Negotiate Best Price & Process PO’s
  • Equipment Attributes to Design Construction Team

INSTALLATION

  • Delivery Schedule to Design & Construction Team
  • Pre-installation Site Inspection
  • Delivery Schedule, Inspection, & Off-Site Storage (if needed)
  • Accuracy of Orders
  • User & Server Training
  • Acceptance Testing

WARRANTY

  • Performance Evaluation & Report Discrepancies
  • Ensure Completeness of All Training & Documents
  • Review Maintenance Contracts

MANAGEMENT

  • Cataloging of Equipment & Assign Asset Control Numbers
  • Computerize Equipment Inventory
  • Development of Computerized Maintenance Management System
  • On-going Training & Service
  • Monitoring of Utilization, Breakdowns, & Repair Costs
  • Develop Corrective Actions

DISPOSITION

  • End of Life Management
  • Research for Upgrades
  • Plan for:
    • Exit Strategy
    • Replacement
  • Development of Budget