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