Medical Equipment Planning is a very important process at the Project Stage of any Healthcare Facility. It is
actually the key to success of the entire Project. With over 35% of the Total Project Cost going for Equipment
Procurement, the proper planning of this activity is crucial to the entire feasibility of the Project. Even a 10%
variation in the costs or delivery schedules of Medical Equipments can postpone the breakeven period of the
Hospital by 2-3 years, severely impacting the financial viability of the venture.
Planning, Designing, Estimation, Supply, Execution, Installation, Testing & Commissioning and Handing Over :
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Need for a Specialised team approach in Medical Equipment Planning
All major Healthcare Projects today have either specialised In-house teams or Medical Equipment Consultants, i.e.,
Experts from outside dedicatedly working on Medical Equipment Planning working right from the concept stage of
the Project. As this activity is very complex, requiring not only a clear understanding of the clinical needs but also an
intricate knowledge of budgeting, architectural design and building process, it can best be carried out by a multi-
skilled team of specialists from each of these areas like we have. Starting right from need assessment, to budgeting
& planning, then procurement and finally installation, all these need to be carried out in a manner that is very
specific to your Hospital’s services, operational goals and budget.
Technology being ever evolving, the challenge for the Equipment Planning Team is also to be constantly abreast of
the latest developments in the field. For this to be done effectively the Medical Equipment Consultants need to have
a successful team to be working together, with members having the highest levels of skills and expertise also in
installation methods, all the statutory and regulatory design and layout standards and environment conditions under
which the equipment will be functioning to be proper. A team approach also ensures all these requirements and
design challenges are adequately addressed, also taking in account the complex logistics and need for reducing
overall costs.
Essential components in Medical Equipment Planning
Conceptualization
Criteria Designing
Developing Specifications
Complying with Accreditation requirements
Budgeting
Planning & Scheduling
Selection & Procurement including Tendering, Negotiation & Finalization
Installation & Commissioning
Impact of Medical Equipment on Hospital Viability
Our team of Medical Equipment Planners and Procurement Specialists work directly with your Clinicians as well as
your Feasibility Experts, Engineers, Architects and MEP Consultants to first understand the stage wise roll out plan
of the Hospital Project and the services requirements and then make sure the Equipment being procured at every
stage is completed and seamlessly integrated into the operations of the Hospital as it grows. By this we ensure as
your Medical Equipment Consultants full utilisation of all the equipment in meeting the committed quality of care
delivered to the patient, in an efficient, effective and affordable manner.
At the procurement stage itself all the various equipment options available undergo a thorough techno-commercial
feasibility analysis before the final procurement decision is taken. Every extra rupee spent on equipment, in addition
to impacting the viability, also ultimately increases the cost of care provided by the Hospital. Many a times this is
overlooked in the search of new technologies for the sake of it. The assessment needs to be objective and
professionally made by the Medical Equipment Consultant Team.
Need to finalise Medical Equipment at Hospital Design and Planning Stage
Knowing the Medical Equipment being procured including type, make and specifications early in the space planning
process helps to finalise the designs of the Hospital at an early stage itself. That way the construction work moves
smoothly and on time. Major Project delays and disruptions are caused when final equipment sizes are found verydifferent from those earlier assumed by the Hospital’s Architect and Planner. Right from floor spaces and room
heights to wall thicknesses and locations are determined by the type and make of the Medical Equipment.
Complying with NABH / JCI Accreditation and thereby all Statutory & Regulatory requirements too
It is mandatory today for all new Hospitals coming up, that they should be in full compliance with the requirements
of National and International Quality Accreditations like the NABH & JCI. In case the Hospital is being planned
mainly for catering to Medical Travellers from abroad the JCI becomes an essential requirements while for all those
from India, it is the NABH Accreditation being made mandatory by all Insurers, both Govt and Private.
The main Equipment Categories that need to be made complaint with the Accreditation Standards being in the
Critical Care Areas like the Operation Theatres, CSSDs, Emergency Departments, ICUs and ICCUs. The
Accreditation Standards mandates the Equipment Specifications and Performance Criteria to be followed. The
Standards also mandate the Statutory and Regulatory requirements to be met like of the National Building Code
(NBC) and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). Not complying with these at the Medical Equipment Planning
and Procurement stage would definitely be a very high risk to take.
We ensure all our Hospital Designs and Equipment Procurement Plans will be in strict compliance with the both the
NABH and JCI.
A typical Multi-Specialty Hospital has hundred’s of different types of Medical Equipment & Accessories to be
finalised, procured, delivered, erected and commissioned before the Hospital can begin operations. These are all
ordered and procured at different stages of the Project based on their size, cost, delivery, erection and
commissioning time. The sheer logistics of this entire process is huge and any delay in any of these, results in delay
in commissioning the Hospital and getting revenues. With all major Hospital Projects today being funded by Banks
or other Corporate Institutions, project delays lead to cost over runs and delays in repayments. Hence the Medical
Equipment Planning Team needs to be in place right from the concept stage of the project along with the Architects
and Planners.
