o The project was identified to give an overview of Biomedical Equipment involved in a hospital set up.
o This would also encompass understanding the procurement methods and the budgetary analysis (on site internship) that is followed for various clinical specialties.
o As Biomedical Equipment form an integral part in diagnosis, therapy and treatment, it is important to know the background and operations to enable efficient management of the same.
o Understanding the various biomedical equipment used under various clinical specialties in a hospital set up o Identifying the various categories of equipment utilized in a hospital o Understanding their maintenance protocols o Understanding the insurance coverage and routine basis different category of equipment o Study of the basis of procurement – need for an equipment, budgets involved, deciding factors for equipment specifications etc o Evaluating the categories of equipment and the percentage allocation within various departments P.S: You may not be able to know the exact price of procurement but you may attempt to understand the price range from secondary research and get it verified by your mentor/professor or hospital correspondent Your observation skills must be strong. Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest market products and use your understanding to identify items in the hospital. Ask question if need be Do not force the fellow organization to give you revenue or procurement values if not readily available and provided for your study
o Basic understanding and knowhow of what kind of equipment are used in a hospital o Analytical approach to study/evaluate the various costs/allocation involved in procurement/maintenance/repair/insurance The project is to enable the student to get an overall understanding of Biomedical Equipment in a hospital set up
The student must be able to provide a detailed project report involving the various aspects as defined in the charter
The student must also display some analytical skills for better understanding
Students may choose to collaborate with other fellow interns, however the report presentation shall be done individually
