As once-stalled capital equipment projects resume, healthcare leaders are increasingly faced with new challenges and demands. Utilizing risk assessments in the capital prioritization process, planning for continued disruptions, and leveraging technology to shorten the lead times of capital projects can help leaders overcome these challenges, while also resulting in cost savings and more efficient operations. Hear from healthcare leaders as they discuss strategies to review existing capital equipment plans, maximize the life cycle of current capital assets, and leverage new technologies to successfully manage projects.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the challenges capital equipment managers face as they work to improve outcomes while keeping costs down. 
2. Identify capital equipment processes that address the priorities of healthcare providers and the needs of their patients.
3. Outline proven processes for successful equipment planning – from conceptual design to everyday use.
4. Examine current trends and forecast future trends in capital equipment planning and efficiency.