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Healthcare Technology Management and Clinical Engineering
Methods and Approaches for Purchasing Medical Equipment
To continue our discussion of the medical equipment procurement process, today we will review the main methods that can be used to purchase this equipment: - Direct purchase - Direct negotiation - Limited tender - Open tender
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By Khalid Ziada
Medical Device, Maintenance, and Asset Management
The Basic Information to Record When Adding a New Medical Device to the Inventory
In a previous post, we discussed the essential documents required when receiving a new medical device. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the key information that should be collected before adding these devices to a healthcare facility’s maintenance system. This information is vital to ensuring effective maintenance and support throughout the device’s service life. Here is the basic information to include in the record for every new medical device:
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Healthcare Technology Management and Clinical Engineering
Critical-task devices
Medical critical equipment is defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as equipment that is essential to patient care under normal operating conditions, and whose failure could result in the death of, or serious and immediate injury to, patients or users. Accordingly, CMS and The Joint Commission (TJC) require preventive maintenance to be performed on this equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Medical Device Management, Maintenance, and Asset Management
The essential documents required when receiving a new medical device
When receiving a new medical device, it is important to ensure that all required documentation is complete and accurate. This helps ensure the device is installed correctly, complies with safety standards, and is fully supported for its intended use. The required documents vary depending on the type of device and the hospital’s requirements, but some key documents are essential when receiving any new medical device.
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