Technology Strategic Planning Process

Conduct Ongoing Technology Assessment (continued):

• Needs (including utilization rate of current equipment and of new equipment).
• Value of the technology.
• Technical validity and maturity.
• Ability to assimilate and to maintain the technology.
• Medical and other staff satisfaction.
• Impact on staffing and delivery of care.
• Impact on facilities and code compliance.
• Impact on standards of care and quality.
• Economic considerations (e.g., reimbursement, life-cycle costs).

The committee should meet often enough to continue the assessment process as needed.