In-House Maintenance of Clinical Chemistry Autoanalysers
Author Information
Author(s): D. J. Wyper, G. A Corner, L. B. Roberts, A. C. A. Glen, A. McLelland, E. Simpson
Primary Institution: West of Scotland Health Boards, Department of Clinical Physics and Bio-Engineering
Hypothesis
The in-house maintenance scheme for clinical chemistry autoanalysers can provide cost savings and maintain high standards of service.
Conclusion
In-house maintenance can effectively produce financial savings and improve technical knowledge within the NHS.
Supporting Evidence
- The in-house maintenance scheme saved the West of Scotland Health Boards an average of £83,000 per year.
- The cost of running the in-house service was significantly lower than the commercial equivalent.
- User satisfaction ratings for the maintenance service were generally above average.
Takeaway
This study shows that taking care of medical equipment in-house can save money and help staff learn more about the machines.
Methodology
The study involved assessing the effectiveness of an in-house maintenance scheme through cost analysis and user feedback.
Limitations
The conclusions may not be universally applicable due to variations in workload and geographical distribution of laboratories.
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