Health systems rely heavily on medical equipment that moves throughout hospitals with patients and clinicians. These devices play a role at many stages of the patient care journey and represent a significant investment of capital and operating resources. Yet many organizations lack comprehensive visibility into these inventories, which can lead to inefficiencies and risk in clinical operations. The lack of a centralized management strategy for portable equipment increases costs, extends equipment downtime, and diverts clinical staff from direct patient care. In this white paper, we explore specialized approaches that health systems can adopt to reclaim productivity, improve equipment availability, and create more adaptable clinical operations.
This white paper will examine:
- The unique demands and challenges that portable equipment poses for stakeholders, including clinicians, HTM teams, and financial decision-makers.
- The distinct operational, financial, and safety risks that result from visibility gaps in portable equipment inventory.
- What tools and processes hospitals can implement to increase the realized value of their investments in portable equipment.