Audit of Medical Equipment in Operations Theather

The OT complex is profit center in a hospital. But at the same time, one that can one produce serious problem, if not properly managed can be a serious liability for the hospital For optimum utilization of facility to, economize manpower and expenditure, efficient functioning and case of maintenance of biomedical equipment, equipment audit plays a major role. It helps in working out new strategies by curtailing costs without compromising efficiency. It helps in setting guidelines to analyze need for the equipment in scientific manner. It should be an earnest Endeavour of the Management and user to optimize the equipment utilization to obtain maximum return from the capital invested. An optimum utilization of equipment will be result in:- ¿ Optimal patient handling and rapid turnover. ¿ Minimum possible cost. ¿ Quality patient care and satisfaction. Utilization essentially means the use of equipment to its full potential. Medical equipments are expensive to procure and maintain. There are various factors which must be considered for their optimal utilization. - Training of the staff. - Equipment installed on turnkey basis. - Preventive and after sales services. - Facilities