Asset Management “Custom Fitting”

Being an avid golfer got me thinking about the principles of getting custom-fit for golf clubs and how that applies to medical equipment. I believe that as in a golf swing being unique to the golfer, each facility has it’s own individuality in medical equipment and asset management requirements.

Let’s dig a little deeper. In golf, how fast you swing, how much load/force you create, body size, and many other factors contribute to what kind of clubs, shafts, etc. you need. Going with an off-the-rack solution can get you on the course with your friends, but to really optimize your performance, you need to trust it to a proper fitting.

The same could apply for a healthcare facility. Some facilities are small, with specialized services and not a very large asset portfolio. On the flip side, some are very large with multiple specialties and have extensive equipment portfolios. These needs are obviously very different. Along with this, some hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics have a very good idea of their inventory while other unfortunately have not been able to accurately keep up with their assets. There is also the “bandwidth” issue – facilities often run very lean and don’t have the staff resources to really nail down asset management or capital planning.

This is where the custom-fit approach to capital equipment is vital. Just as it is with a golfer, each facility is different with a different level of need. An approach tailored to both the opportunities and gaps in your asset portfolio will really get you “finding fairways” and “making more putts”. Let me know what issues you might be dealing with – just like a golf fitting, our team is here to get you set up for success!