CME Insider's Blog Posts

Direct-to-Site delivery (DTS) is a critical and often overlooked service that saves time and money.  Most supply chain executives view the total cost of a product to the IDN or healthcare facility to include all of the costs that are incurred from product selection to when the product is placed in the correct room and received. DTS saves the customer money all along this supply chain journey.  

It can be a great benefit to a hospital, clinic, or large IDN involved in new construction or extensive remodeling projects.  Basically, it consists of making one entity (in this case it was an equipment focused distributor) responsible for not only securing the products from many manufacturers but also responsible for timely delivery directly to the rooms, assembled and ready for use.

Choosing the right capital medical equipment in today’s purchasing environment can be tough for healthcare buyers that are responsible for getting a hospital or healthcare system what it needs to continue seeing patients successfully.  Even after picking the proper equipment, there are many purchasing elements that must be considered in the time period between ordering the equipment and getting it installed and operational in your facility.  

Here are five things that your purchasing director might want to know about the medical capital equipment procurement process that you are going to be undertaking.

Use these concerns as a guideline for when you are briefing higher-ups about your procurement.

What Is The Acquisition Method?

Whether you are acting as project manager for a remodeling activity or opening a new facility, you have two primary issues on your mind: time and money.  Chances are, you wear multiple hats and have so many irons in the fire that you worry about important details falling through the cracks.  You may find direct-to-site deliveries are helpful with your equipment needs.

Medical facilities must run smoothly. The constant flow of patients requiring immediate attention makes it necessary to have all equipment properly placed, ready and working, immediately.  When a piece of equipment isn't working or, even worse, not available, it can literally be a life or death situation.  With this in mind, there are some essential components you need to consider when ordering your equipment.  Let's take a look at how to plan your delivery and installation.