One of the good things about the introduction of Equipment Libraries in our hospitals is surely that it brings out proper equipment management out into the open, as it were.
That is, it does away with one or more wards hoarding equipment whilst the one next door is struggling.
It also becomes immediately obvious when their isn't enough kit available to meet demand. Frankly, I doubt that
any Trust has been able to reduce the amount of infusion pumps available to circulate. If I'm wrong ... let's be hearing from you!
Another of the nice benefits is that, as control of the kit is being managed centrally, and subject to regular date checks and all the rest, routine servicing cannot be easily overlooked!
