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A procurement checklist for hospital equipment

Hospital equipping projects usually fail in the details nobody wrote down early. This is a practical checklist you can use as a starting point for any equipping project, whether a single department or a whole facility.

1 — Define the need

  • What clinical service will the department deliver?
  • What throughput is expected daily and weekly?
  • What staff are available to operate the equipment?
  • Is this a new need or a replacement?

2 — Technical specification

  • A written specification per item, including required accessories
  • Associated consumables identified and their availability checked
  • Compatibility requirements with existing systems
  • A site requirements list per item

3 — Budget

LineWhat to include
DevicePrice and essential accessories
LogisticsShipping, clearance and inland transport
Site worksPower, cooling and civil works
CommissioningInstallation, testing and training
RunningConsumables and annual service

4 — Supply and delivery

  • An agreed schedule for each stage
  • Clear responsibility for shipping and clearance
  • Inspection on receipt and documentation of any shortfall
  • Appropriate handling for sensitive items

5 — Installation and training

  • Confirm site readiness before the installation date
  • Performance verification before clinical use
  • Operator and technician training, documented
  • Handover of technical and operating documentation

6 — After handover

  • A preventive maintenance plan with a visit schedule
  • A critical spare parts list
  • A service record per device
  • A single point of contact for support

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