How to relocate medical equipment with ease

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How to Relocate Medical Equipment with ease
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• In the healthcare section there are more than
  10,000 medical devices and medical equipment.
• To avoid the complexity they are classified as
• Medical monitors
• Laboratory equipment
• Diagnostic devices
• Therapeutic equipment

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Why Relocate?

• There are instances when a healthcare practice us
  required to relocate.
• Some unavoidable situation like
• Clinic space may be rented and the lease has
  expired
• Hospital undergoing a massive renovation
• Temporary or permanently moving lab to other wing

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Why hire a medical equipment transport service

• Experienced in handling the advanced and delicate
  equipment
• Specialized packing materials and techniques
• Advances transport techniques and technology
• Climate controlled trailers with internal safety
  systems
• Provide coolers for refrigerated moving
• Freezers available throughout the transportation

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What should be included in relocation

• Planning
• Documenting
• Insurance tariff loss or damage liability
• Get a written quote
• Get your carrier the shipment information they
  need

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Moving procedure

• Pre-move survey
• Packing
• Transportation

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Pre-move survey

• Determine the scope of equipment and its contents
• Set of procedures are followed in order to handle
  the equipment safely
• Special permits or an emergency response
  assistance plan is set for handling the delicate
  or hazardous materials

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Packing

• Specialized packing materials and techniques
• Use 3-part packing
• Appropriate measures and protocols are followed
  for the safe handling of specimen or equipment

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Before Transportation

• Staff ensure that the device has been
  decontaminated as per the organizations policy
• Ensure that a decontamination label has been
  attached
• Make sure all the fluids are emptied from the
  device
• Confirm that the risk associated with
  transporting the device is assessed

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Transportation on-site

• If the device is heavy, ensure that two members
  are assigned to handle the device
• A trolley is used when moving equipment on-site
• Moves shipment on flat ground
• Devices with wheels are pushed not lifted

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Transportation by vehicle

• Capable of transporting wide range of fragile
  equipment
• Load checks are performed every 4 hours
• Crew member is present throughout the relocation
  process
• All the checks are performed by an electronic
  access system

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