Asset Management Flashcards
Equipment down time not only has a negative impact on revenue and operating budgets but can also result in lower
Customer service scores
Aside from time distance and shielding what is a very important component of radiation safety for the occupation exposed
Wearing a film badge
_____ it’s not only one of the most complex modalities for QC testing it is also one of the most highly regulated modalities within the realm of imaging
Nuclear medicine
Some common QC testing performed during PMs and annual inspections of ultrasound equipment include all of the following except
Beam quality assessment
The ACR recommends that CT technologies conduct specific QC procedures _____&_____
Weekly & quarterly
What needs to be done in conjunction with regularly scheduled PMS to ensure that radiation output is measured and that equipment is properly functioning within the safe operating parameters
Annual testing by physicist
In patient care alara is typically accomplished by all of the following except
Highest exposure factors
A QA data summary report should be
All. A true comprehensive reflection easy to read and prepare readily available during inspections
A request for information is
The document that solicits basic information about products and services
The RFI request for information will usually include all of the following
$ budgeted
I preferred number of vendors to be considered for a project should be
3
Issuing an RFP can achieve goals such as
All. Help ensure the project is awarded to the most qualified and capable vendor provide competition provide comparable and objective information
The _____of an RFP provides an opportunity to summarize key elements of the project particularly the dates on which different documents are due
Cover letter
The ______ of an RFP questionnaire introduces the project and its goals and provides a description of the product or service the facility seeks
Statement of purpose
To gain some advantage during site visits you should
Schedule your preferred vendor last
After site visits are completed you should
Near the field to a finalist on a runner up
Besides price other outcomes that may be desirable and negotiating a purchase include
All… High level up ongoing support service installation of project completion with a defined time frame equipment configuration to meet current needs and future needs
The smaller the down payment the better ultimate financial impact for the purchaser (T/F)
True
All the following are test components for MRI except
Dosimetry
Fender application specialist report retraining as many as_____% the students when imaging administrators fail to a lot time is needed
40%
______ will be most affected when digital imaging and/or PACS is upgraded
Referring physicians
Supply inventory is considered _____ which ______ the value of the organization and could translate into a ______ tax rate
Asset, raises, higher
Consignment agreements require the _____ to audit stock and the ______ to bear the risk of loss.
Supplier, supplier
Some factors that will impact capital improvement projects include:
All …. Requirements for fire protection, emergency exit planning, handicap accessible bathrooms
What is not true about the grossing factor?
It is only applicable for federally mandated codes
Which of the following is not a pertinent reason to develop value stream maps in the planning stages of a project?
Reduces scope creep
Determining how much space is required and how it will be arranged is known as:
Space planning
Which of the following is not a benefit in the ASP vs purchase decision?
Pay the same fee no matter the usage
The facility operating environment assessment does not include
Rental income, vendor input, balance sheet analysis, legal review
Using the depreciation method mentioned in this chapter year 3 of an asset will be depreciated at what level?
Same as year one
Which of the following does net present value take into account?
Cost of financing and describes future revenue on terms of present day value of money
Which element when included in the capital equipment purchasing plan, will lessen the chance of failure?
Solid financial analysis and consideration
The two profitability ratios mentioned in this chapter are:
ROI & NPV
Incremental volume is:
Total volume expected
Which of the following states does not require a CON as of August 2016
Texas
Which of the following should not be included in the equipment matrix?
Volume of procedures done
Depreciation benefits for profit companies by:
Lowering tax burdens
Causes of obsolescence include all of the following except
Competitor equipment
How often should the equipment matrix be updated
Annually
Which of the following is not a benefit of group purchasing organizations?
Legal consultant services
Which of the following is not a benefit of professional networking
Share purchasing resources
Which of the following factors influence equipment life expectancy
All- technology advanced, usage levels, age
How many classes of depreciable assets, based on the allowable life years, has the IRS established?
12
What is the device life expectancy based on low utilization for a mammogram unit?
10 years
What is the average cost savings for supply costs depending on tier levels, for gpo members?
10%
Which of the following will a fully refurbished device not have had?
Updates that change the intended use
Planning for technology includes:
All… understand public policy, addressing staff and user needs, being aware of evolving technology
Many hospitals and healthcare buildings were designed and built decades ago under building and life safety codes:
Far less restricted than today
One method frequently used to help diminish the negative impacts of operational interferences is that of:
Phased construction
Compared to new construction, renovations of existing buildings in support of imaging capital improvement projects are initially viewed as:
Easier & less expensive
Construction projects in occupied and operational buildings often involve temporary interruptions to normal entrances and exits & other normal safety features. When this happens, what must be developed?
Interim life safety assessment
What is the formula for calculating equipment uptime?
Uptime = base time - downtime/basetime
An administrator should negotiate the commencement of the warranty period to coincide with
Equipment acceptance & post delivery installation
Service contracts should include a guaranteed downtime rate of no more than
1-2%
______ is a procurement evaluation technique that determines the total cost of acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal of items being purchased
Life cycle costing
What is one way to reduce operating expenses?
Control maintenance & repair costs
In house biomedical engineers can benefit an imaging department by
All-performing PM, repair & installation
What are the four basic characteristics of a contract?
Agreements, consideration, legality, capacity
The success or failure of a capital equipment purchase is heavily dependent on
Referring physicians
Which person plays a pivotal role in capital asset acquisition and is usually the one to bring the stakeholders together?
Management
One stakeholder often overlooked in the imaging equipment purchase is
Physicist
Third part accreditation bodies include the joint commission, the American college of radiology, and intersocietal accreditation commission
Just in time refers to the way materials should be processed and moved & includes the following benefit
Saved storage space
Renegade selling refers to
Vendors providing off contract supply items to providers and invoicing at list price
The processed involved with logistics
Ensure supplies received and distributed in a timely fashion
Which of the following is not one of the five broad and mega processes that constitute supply chain
Quality and safety
In healthcare supply chain refers to
Managing the movement of medical goods and services
Supply cost compromise what percent of overall expense for health care organizations
20-40%
Which is perhaps the single easiest modality to site
Ultrasound
MRI facilities must be designed to contain the five gospel volume space within areas where access is carefully restricted this is due to
Create a safety zone
Working closely with this person early in the CT planning and design stages will help avoid unfortunate oversights
Physicist
Current clinical MRI gantries can weigh up to_____ pounds for superconductor magnets and up to _____ pounds for midfield open MRI machines with permanent magnets.
24,000…96,000
Mechanical electrical plumbing costs make up what percentage of a typical overall project budget?
40-50%
What is an example of a typical long lead item
All. Heating/AC units, special equipment chillers, nonstandard lighting fixtures
Examples of internal partners are
Materials manager physicist security
Examples of external partners are
None
The components of a project can be illustrated with the equation, cost=f(P, T, S) where cost is a function of
Performance of resources (P)
Time (T)
Scope (S)
I written document called the project scope document or project plan outlines
All. The objectives work requirements and expectations timelines
What is a common tool used to manage a construction schedule
Gantt chart
