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Introduction

As the director of the quality improvement division at a sizable trauma center, I think it is crucial to get a thorough simulation room that would enable a reduction in the rate of reinfection. It is suggested to establish a facility with cutting-edge tools and simulations for line placement, sterile surgery, wound care, and infection control. The purchase of this simulation facility requires a $500,000 investment, but it might save the government $120,000 annually on the cost of recurrent illnesses. This post looks at the required analyses, identifies the decision-making parties, and sets up a successful procedure to buy the simulation room.

To make a well-informed decision, it is necessary to do numerous assessments while deciding whether to purchase a full-scale simulation room. A cost-benefit analysis, which contrasts the costs and benefits of the purchase, is one of the evaluations that are necessary. (Snell, 2011). This will establish whether the annual savings of $120,000 is advantageous compared to the $150,000 upfront expenditure. 

To identify and assess any potential hazards related to the transaction, we also need to undertake a risk analysis. The effects of each risk on the organization should be looked at in this analysis. The simulation room’s upkeep and updating costs, personnel training costs, and the potential for lawsuits are possible dangers in this situation. We can proceed with buying the simulation room if we decide that the dangers identified are manageable. When purchasing a simulation room, potential hazards include recurring costs for equipment upkeep and upgrades, staff training charges, and the potential for legal action. The purchase could go forward if these risks are controlled and their effects are reduced.

The administration and financial team of the trauma center, the quality improvement team, and the simulation room vendor are the pertinent parties who should be involved in order to guarantee a successful purchase of the simulation room. The quality improvement team will oversee the simulation room, give staff training, and assess its efficacy, with the administration and finance team being in charge of approving and supporting the capital investment. The vendor of the simulation room will offer technical assistance and training to guarantee the equipment’s peak functioning.

Procurement Process

1. To ascertain the requirements for the simulation room, including the tools and simulations needed, do a needs assessment.

2. Analyze the costs and benefits.

3. To identify and prepare for relevant potential hazards, conduct a risk analysis.

4. Create a business case that details the simulation room, its advantages, any pertinent risks, a thorough budget, a schedule, and an execution plan. (Lary, et al., 2021).

5. Bring the business case before the finance and administration team for approval.

6. Once approved, buy and set up the simulation room.

7. Lastly, train employees and evaluate results

References

Lary, A., Komeili, A., Hajinabi, K., & Riahi, L. (2021). Designing A Model of Medical Equipment Purchase Management in Hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management 16(2):, 137-147, DOI:10.24083/apjhm.v16i2.745.

Snell, M. (2011). Cost¥nefit analysis: Second edition. Thomas Telford Publishing.

this is was qoustion 

You are a director of the quality improvement department for a large trauma center. For your department, you feel there is a need to purchase a full-scale simulation room.  This simulation room would be outfitted with the latest tools and simulations for wound management, sterile surgical process, infection control, and line placements. The overall goal would be to decrease reinfection rates. The capital need for the simulation center is $500,000, producing a decrease in cost for reinfection rates of $120,000 per year.

What type of analysis do you need to do?

Who are the stakeholders you need at the table?

How do you create a process to succeed in getting the room purchased?