The document discusses the importance of medical equipment planning and procurement for hospitals. It notes that equipment accounts for 30-40% of project costs and must meet regulatory and technical standards. Hospital consultants can help by assessing technology needs, listing equipment requirements, planning timelines, evaluating site needs, obtaining quotes, conducting techno-commercial analyses, shortlisting vendors, negotiating contracts, and providing training. Systematic planning and procurement results in intelligent funding use, optimized patient care, cost reductions, and increased hospital performance and revenue.

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2. Why is medical equipment planning
& procurement important ?
 Expensive asset class accounting to 30 - 40% of the total
project cost
 Essential to follow AERB & other norms and technical
specifications required for each equipment
 High maintenance cost
 High depreciation value
 Short life cycle
 Infrequent upgradation in technology
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3. Services provided by hospital consultants
for planning & procurement-
Assess the level of technology required based on the
type of hospital, nature of services, financial
demography of patients
Enlist type and quantity of equipment department
wise along with their technical specifications
Plan procurement timelines for each category of
equipment based on the overall project timelines
Desire site and space requirement for each
equipment
Elicit quotations from vendors
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4. Techno-commercial analysis
Shortlist vendors
Negotiation for pricing and contract terms (AMC,
delivery, training of staff, etc.) with the shortlisted
vendors
Installation and commissioning
Training of staff on operating the devices and their
preventive maintenance
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Services provided by hospital consultants
for planning & procurement-

5. Advantages of systematic planning &
procurement procedures-
 Intelligent utilisation of funds in suitable technology
 Facilitates healthcare providers to use technology for
optimum patient care
 Identifies appropriate equipment and vendors
 Proper procurement policies help reduce the daily
operational and maintenance cost
 Effective utilization of assets contributes substantially
to a hospital’s revenue
 Performance of a hospital depends greatly on the
medical technology utilised
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