For many hospitals, the global supply chain disruptions and demand caused by COVID-19 is making certain types of medical and lab equipment particularly hard to get. Hospital staff are working harder than ever to find the hospital equipment they need, often relying on traditional procurement strategies and supplier networks they have counted on in the past. The pandemic has shown hospitals that relying on the same strategies and suppliers is no longer sufficient and needs aren’t all being met. But what else can you do?
Use specialized tools and search technologies to increase the chances of finding equipment. Whether you’re looking for new, used, or demo equipment, expanding your search beyond your current suppliers and a simple Google search can make it easier and more likely that you’ll get the equipment you need (and at a “fair” – market competitive – price from reliable suppliers).
You have plenty to worry about right now. Reduce the worry and stress about not finding the hospital equipment you need with tools to expand your search and increase your probability of success. While the pressure from COVID-19 may be lessening for some hospitals, our current state of challenging supply chain conditions and global demand for equipment will likely stick around for quite a while. The faster you can adapt to our new normal, the more successful you’re likely to be.
If you’re an EVMS subscriber, don’t forget to take advantage of the EVMS Equipment Locator. When you submit a request, EVMS searches the market and returns a report that lists the three best available options that match your required specs, all from reliable suppliers. It’s fast, reliable, and – most importantly – easy. And if you’re not currently an EVMS subscriber, check out a sample report to see what you’re missing. It just might what you need to locate the medical equipment that your colleagues and patients are counting on you to find.