Las Vegas 2024
Binseng Wang, VP, Program Management, Sodexo Healthcare Technology Management
Torgeir Rui, Lead Data Analyst of Program Management, Sodexo Healthcare Technology Management
A Comparison of Equipment Disposal Pattern with Life Span Calculated from Depreciation
Tuesday, April 9, 2:45-3:45 pm
Analyses of equipment disposal timelines from dozens of hospitals over the past 30 years show that often equipment is disposed of at ages quite different than those recommended for depreciation calculations. Some equipment types can continue to be safe and effectively deployed 2-3 times longer than the expected life span predicted by depreciation, while some other types are disposed of well before their expected life span. While some of the prolonged life spans can be attributed to HTM professionals’ dedication and ingenuity, other root causes are equally important in disposition decisions. Understanding those root causes can help HTM professionals to plan better equipment maintenance and replacement, thus saving precious capital for hospitals and, at the same time, enhancing patient safety and timely care.
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