A Managed Equipment Service delivers considerable efficiency, process and financial benefits to the NHS:
Managed Equipment Services
MES Benefits
- Safer, modern equipment replacing ageing technology
- Higher patient throughput
- Shorter waiting times for patients
- Improved environment for patients & staff
- Ongoing training of NHS staff
Process efficiencies
- Needs analysis at the outset ensures the best equipment solution is implemented
- Reduced equipment downtime
- Ongoing planning, monitoring & review of performance & standards
- A 24/7 equipment call centre
- Guaranteed upgrades and installation of the latest clinically appropriate equipment
Financial gains
- Capital equipment is 'off-balance sheet'
- Capital charges are eliminated in favour of a stable long-term planned budget
- The sale of legacy assets releases cash immediately
- Reduced procurement costs
- A VAT recoverable service (subject to HMRC approval)
- Reduced CNST costs
- Increased productivity = reduced cost per patient