If you are in the process of deinstalling or reinstalling medical equipment in your healthcare facility, prior planning can reduce the time and cost! The Global Oncology Health Network would like to pass along our experience in this complicated process with some tips to help you.
The 10 steps to the deinstallation and reinstallation process:
1. Be sure to select a company with a proven track record of success. Get three references and call them, see how well the project went with them. Were they 100% satisfied, on budget and made the deadline you set up?
2. Give the vendor a laundry list on the equipment make, model and condition. Is it being recycled for scrap or will it be delivered and installed in other facilities. If its scrap, just make sure they follow FDA guidelines in disposal of the elements. If being crated and installed, than get quotes on de-installing, crating, shipping and installed at new facility. Turnkey is what most clinics or hospitals look for.
3. Make sure the hospital is protected from liability in case of an accident. Typically, the hospital is named as an added insured. Up to 2 million in liability is standard.
4. It’s very important to assign a project manager, who will follow the project and implement, purchase orders, project assistance with electrician and maintenance. Your staff doesn't like surprises when the de-install crew is there and needs power locked out, or water shut off. Also have security aware of their arrival and have badges ready. The director of the department and staff needs to be informed of the activity in clinic and how you will interact with them and the safety of patient and staff looked after.
5. Lock out the power and water if applicable and begin de-installing in the room. The vendor should keep noise to a minimum and not be running back and forth during business hours.
6. A sticky mat at the door will help eliminate dust and debris from getting in the halls. Don’t let the vendor torch anything, unless a fire permit is given. If smoke is involved or excessive dust accruing, a Hepa filter with a charcoal filter will help with odor and air quality.
7. Have an exit route outlined for the removal of the elements through hallway to dock. Protect the floor with Masonite, if rolling equipment over 1000 lbs or more, to protect floor tiles. Always be sure to remove most items after busy or business hours, for a safe departure.
8. A staging area is recommended, if the elements can’t be loaded right away. Usually loading is not a problem at night or early mornings before or after main hospital deliveries. Please check with the dock supervisor on his schedule and your project removal dates vendor is recommending.
9. When the vendor is planning on loading, please have the dock supervisor remove any unnecessary equipment or containers on dock, so they have plenty of room to move around safely.
10. Sweep the room of any screws, nuts or dust left behind. After you’re ready to roll, ask the project manager if he or she is 100% happy with your job. This is important to you, as well as the vendor, as he is only known by his last successful job.
As hospitals continue to add wings to their facilities and make the transition from analog to digital equipment, there is a greater need for The Global Oncology Health Network, than ever before.
8. A staging area is recommended, if the elements can’t be loaded right away. Usually loading is not a problem at night or early mornings before or after main hospital deliveries. Please check with the dock supervisor on his schedule and your project removal dates vendor is recommending.
9. When the vendor is planning on loading, please have the dock supervisor remove any unnecessary equipment or containers on dock, so they have plenty of room to move around safely.
10. Sweep the room of any screws, nuts or dust left behind. After you’re ready to roll, ask the project manager if he or she is 100% happy with your job. This is important to you, as well as the vendor, as he is only known by his last successful job.
As hospitals continue to add wings to their facilities and make the transition from analog to digital equipment, there is a greater need for The Global Oncology Health Network, than ever before.
We deinstall for competitive rates, with a 24/7 response time, without interruption of staff or patient. Our network of hospitals and clinics keep us very competitive, when your looking to sell or buy a system from us.
Call us or send email to tgohnjr@gmail.com, and we will provide you with a free quote for deinstall or purchase of your system.
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