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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