Precision Equipment Planning Boosted by Vizient’s GPO

What makes medical equipment planning such a crucial part of the construction, expansion and renovation equation? When you think of construction costs, you can't limit yourself to thinking of bricks and drywall. There's way more to It. In this episode, we explore the costs associated with medical equipment and medical equipment planning so that you're better Informed when It comes time to renovate or build that new medical space.

 

Guest:

Patrick Melone

Associate Principal, Capital Equipment Solutions

Vizient

 

Host:

Susan Edwards

Product Marketing Manager

Vizient

 

Show Notes:

[00:52 – 02:21] What's the big picture? Why Is medical equipment planning Important?

[02:30 – 03:30] The hidden pitfalls of construction and expansion projects.

[03:31 – 04:50] How do you now need to approach equipment planning with new developments in technology?

[04:51 – 7:27] How does cyber security play into planning?

[7:28 – 9:10] Where can cost overruns happen?

[9:20 –10:45] The lifecycle of equipment. The total cost of ownership.

[10:47 – 11:29] The Importance of terms and conditions.

[11:27 – 12:24] Is sustainability a key decision-making element?

[12:24 – 14:17] The Vizient difference. The value of the GPO.

[14:17 – 16:34] How do we get a project to the finish line?

[16:34 – 18:02] Budget management.

[18:02 – 19:09] The role of medical equipment planning during the construction process.

[19:09 – 19:56] The owner contractor architect meeting.

[19:56 – 21:17] Key takeaways and things to think about.

[21:17 – 22:15] Wrap up and suggestions

 

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