The Role of Medical Equipment in Emergency Departments and Hospitals

Abstract

Medical equipment, as defined in the medical equipment and supplies specification guide document, is any machine or instrument that is used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and is generally not intended to be disposable. The procurement of medical equipment in hospitals should be in accordance with the overall company's procurement policies and procedures. Each department in the hospitals should assess their equipment procurement needs and fill out a medical equipment and supplies requisition form. The department would then submit this form, along with comparative and competitive quotations, to the procurement department.