A smart equipment maintenance plan can cut costs safely

Improving equipment maintenance and repair processes could help healthcare facilities with their bottom lines


Improving equipment maintenance and repair processes can reduce costs and safeguard the reliability of a healthcare facility's equipment, according to an article on the Executive Insight website

It is in the best interest of hospitals to maintain its imaging equipment, for instance, as it has a useful life that typically ranges from two to three decades. 

Healthcare facilities have the option of working with technicians from original equipment manufacturers  or third-party repair organizations to maintain their medical equipment.

The benefit of working with an original equipment manufacturers’ service technicians is that they have first-hand expertise with the equipment. However, they typically charge more than third-party service vendors and traditionally take much longer to complete repairs.

Read the article.

 

 



August 3, 2015


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


Recent Posts

Turning Facility Data Into ROI: Where Healthcare Leaders Should Start

Better data, smarter tools and small facility upgrades can drive measurable returns, guide ambulatory strategy and improve patient experience.


Sutter Health Breaks Ground on Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex

The new center, located on Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center campus, will feature four stories and 165,000 square feet of modernized, patient-centered space.


Imperial Beach Community Clinic Caught Up in Email Cyberattack

The unusual activity they detected occurred between February 4, 2025, to May 2, 2025.


Social Media Driving Rise in Trade Jobs

Social media is the second largest career influencer for Gen Zers.


North Carolina Children's Receives $25M Gift from Coca-Cola Consolidated

The gift is the first step towards the goal of raising more than $1 billion for the new NC Children’s campus in Apex.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.