Last week, we learned about the consumable supplies that are expenses to the office for patient services and office management. These are generally inexpensive and designed for single use. The reading activity is to review the PowerPoint presentation on Capital Equipment. Capital equipment differs from supplies in that they are durable goods intended for long term use and more costly.
Lesson 4 Discussion board
Please describe one item in the list in your original
- Please participate at least 2 additional times during the week. Weekly participation must be completed no later thanSunday at 11:59 pm.
This is a graded forum.
In your introductory post, please explain one of the topics from the list, and the purpose and importance of recordkeeping, review, and/or maintenance is required. Following the rubric in the syllabus. Make sure you are creating posts that are the proper length and professional in tone.
Please put the item name in your subject line so you can reply to two other posts with a different topic. Search the internet to find information about your topic/equipment and cite the reference used.
Capital equipment
Purchasing equipment
Warranties
Equipment life and safety
Equipment records
Administrative equipment
Biomedical equipment
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Office Facilities, Equipment, & Supplies Office Facilities, Equipment, & Supplies CHAPTER 10 MEDICAL OFFICE FACILITY View through the eyes of the patient. (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Act. Have easy access to and within the building. Furnishings arranged for adequate space. RECEPTION ROOMS Well lit & comfortable. Windows Bright colors Tasteful art Fish tanks RECEPTION ROOM SAFETY Monitor for safety hazards. Frayed Cords Overloaded Outlets Cover unused outlets with plug covers. Extension Cords Rugs OFFICE EQUIPMENT Used to improve efficiency and help maintain effective office flow. Receptionist responsible for monitoring & learning functions of the machines. OFFICE EQUIPMENT EXAMPLES: Copier* Telephones Computers* Paper Shredder Printers* Calculators Scanners* Postage Meter Fax Machines CAPITAL EQUIPMENT Items that require large dollar amounts. (usually over $500) CAPITAL EQUIPMENT –vs- OFFICE SUPPLIES Life Expectancy Determines between capital equipment and office supplies. EXAMPLES OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT: EXAMINATION TABLES REFRIGERATORS X-RAY/EKG MACHINES OFFICE CHAIRS FINANCIAL LIFE = DEPRECIATION PERIOD Depreciation: Loss in value of the product resulting from normal aging, use, or deterioration. INVENTORY LISTS INCLUDE: Type of equipment Manufacturer Purchase Date Serial Number Location WARRANTIES Manufacturer’s guarantee in writing that its product will perform correctly under normal conditions of use. EXTENDED WARRANTY Purchased to cover period of time after the warranty expires. EQUIPMENT RECORDS MUST BE KEPT & MAINTAINED! Information On File: * receipts for major purchases * operating manuals * instructions * warranties * repair & maintenance instructions * lists of service people & contact information MAINTENANCE LOG (Example: Procedure 10-1, pg. 210) List every piece of equipment. LIST: When maintenance is required. When maintenance occurred. Who provided the service. BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT Equipment used in patient care. X-ray machine EKG machine Pulse Ox Centrifuge Ultrasonic Washer Specimen Refrigerator Endoscope Urine Analyzer BIOMED MAINTENANCE Check instruction manual to see when regularly scheduled maintenance should occur. Who performs maintenance needs to sign and date when completed. Do NOT ignore or delay any problems! EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS Tag equipment “NOT IN SERVICE. DO NOT USE” Maintain equipment properly. Document problems. Get it repaired promptly. SUPPLIES Expendable Supplies = Consumable Supplies Items used quickly and are inexpensive. Summary Capital equipment Includes devices and fixtures intended for long term use as compared to supplies which are single use. They are expensive, usually over $500 and may be depreciated over time for tax purposes if qualified. Capital goods require recordkeeping: Purchase date and price Warranties (if any) Maintenance schedule Repairs, etc.