1.1 Inventory Audit

Review the existing inventory in order to evaluate its characteristics, accuracy, and propose and develop planning tools for use by hospital administrators and facility planners to address any outstanding issues.

The inventory audit utilizes an optimal inventory update process in collaboration with clinical users, equipment and material managers.

1.2 Long Range Clinical Capital Plans

Design and develop long range plans ensuring that patient care issues, alternative technologies, financial implications, and other treatment options are thoroughly considered in a balanced manner; that the appropriate technology is suitable for use in a specific healthcare environment; that the environment can successfully assimilate the technology; and that the technology will have a significant, positive impact on the target disease and/or population

1.3 Capital Acquisition Process Plans

Design and develop Capital Acquisition materials and tools based on the hospital organization, in order to optimize and to improve the effectiveness of the acquisition process.

1.4 Device System Acquisition Management

Perform a Needs Analysis of the organization, establishing technical specifications for medical equipment using a "Request for Proposal" (RFP) process, and RFP analysis considering a Cost/Effectiveness approach and technology trends assessments.

1.5 Technology Trends Study

Inform facilities on a regular basis of any trends in health care technology including new technology related practices, manufacturers related trends and technology related alerts.