DelftX: Biomedical Equipment: A Practical Approach to Healthcare Technology Management

by Delft University of Technology

Healthcare Technology Management in Limited Resource Settings

Course Description

This comprehensive course offers a practical approach to managing biomedical equipment in healthcare environments with limited resources. Designed for health technology/facility managers and biomedical engineers, this course provides essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage the entire life cycle of biomedical devices, from planning and budgeting to daily operation and disposal. By addressing the challenges of limited resources, uncertainties, and defects, this course equips learners with the tools to preserve quality health services and make informed decisions in their healthcare centers.

What students will learn

Principles and tools of healthcare technology management
Planning, assessment, and budgeting for biomedical equipment procurement and maintenance
Acquisition of appropriate biomedical equipment from companies and donors
Management of operating biomedical equipment
Strategies to overcome challenges in limited-resource settings
Creation of systematic plans for managing biomedical equipment

Pre-requisites

High school diploma
Familiarity or experience with healthcare systems

Course Coverage

Introduction to Health Technology Management (HTM)
General asset management: Planning tools and budgeting
Procurement procedures and strategies
Daily operation management of biomedical equipment
Decommissioning and disposal of equipment
Safety protocols and training
Workshop management
Inventory creation and management
Budget calculation and planning

Who this course is for

Health technology managers
Facility managers
Biomedical engineers
Healthcare professionals working in limited resource settings
Anyone interested in healthcare technology management

Real-world Applications

Graduates of this course will be able to:

Implement effective healthcare technology management strategies in their facilities
Optimize the use of limited resources in healthcare settings
Improve patient safety through proper equipment management
Reduce costs associated with equipment procurement and maintenance
Enhance the overall quality of healthcare services
Make informed decisions regarding equipment life cycle management
Develop and implement systematic plans for managing biomedical equipment

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Health Technology Management

Basics of HTM
Life cycle of a biomedical device
Ecosystem of healthcare units
Finances and funding of different levels of healthcare units

Week 2: General asset management 1: Planning tools

Creating inventories
Stock value estimates
Budget lines
Reference materials
Standard equipment lists

Week 3: General asset management 2: Budgeting and storage tools

Capital and recurrent budgeting
Equipment development plan
Core equipment expenditure plan
Storage and reordering budget

Week 4: Procurement

Different procurement methods
Procurement procedure
Installation and registration of procured equipment

Week 5: Daily operation management

Training
Safety
Planned corrective maintenance and repair
Workshop management

Week 6: Decommissioning and disposal

Procedures to decommission/replace equipment
Correct disposal of damaged equipment
Summary and finalizing the course

This accredited course offers Professional Development Points upon successful completion, making it a valuable addition to any healthcare professional's skill set.

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