A study on the development and application of a measuring tool for the assessment of medical equipment management system (MEMS) performance in public hospitals, with a focus on the indian context
Keywords:
Medical Equipment Management System, MEMS, Performance Assessment, Public Hospitals, Key Performance IndicatorsAbstract
The creation and implementation of a thorough assessment instrument to evaluate the effectiveness of MEMS in Indian public hospitals is the main goal of this project. The goal was to develop a standardised methodology that uses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess MEMS performance across several areas. Information was gathered from 252 pieces of medical equipment at four different institutions. Expert judgement was used to determine face and content authenticity, and all characteristics showed agreement levels over 70%. Exploratory data analysis was used in the research to guarantee the correctness and dependability of the findings. The results showed that hospitals' performance varied significantly, with GMCH doing the best. Inadequate maintenance and malfunctioning equipment were also noted as problems with medical equipment management. The findings provide hospital managers and legislators practical advice on how to improve medical equipment management procedures, which will eventually improve the quality of healthcare.
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