Capital equipment management is a vital component in the ongoing challenge of improving patient outcomes and balancing the highest level of care at the lowest cost.  Acquiring and maintaining the proper equipment is key in upgrading facilities, meeting changing patient needs and maintaining the latest technology.  For many hospitals, purchasing the equipment that best meets their needs, for the best price, and with the best long-term value remains difficult. Learn successful equipment planning strategies that manage expectations, support project budget compliance, and facilitate staff and patient satisfaction.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the challenges capital equipment managers face as they work to improve outcomes while keeping costs down.
2. Identify capital equipment processes that address the needs of today's healthcare providers and their changing patient population.
3. Outline proven processes for successful medical equipment planning - from conceptual design to everyday use.
4. Examine current trends and forecast future trends in capital equipment planning and efficiency.

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