Cost Centers for Medical Gas Shutdowns | WITHOUT SMART TAP | WITH SMART TAP |
---|---|---|
Planning Shutdown |
Time, management spends on coordination and scheduling |
NONE |
Respiratory Staff |
Depends on area of SHUTDOWN |
NONE |
Nursing Staff |
Depends on area of SHUTDOWN |
NONE |
Maintenance Staff |
Extra staff to monitor shut down areas, and closed |
NONE |
Contractor costs |
Contractor Cost depends on size of shutdown. Usually |
2 to 3 people |
Certification |
The entire area that was shutdown, which may include |
Just within the area of piping where the SMART Tap |
Outside Company or hospital supplied back up high |
As High as $100 per room |
Included in cost. Only low pressure backup with safeties |
Liability of removing patients from wall outlets and |
Insurance Policy Deductible |
NONE |
Liability of high pressure cylinder regulator failing |
Insurance Policy Deductible |
NONE |
Disruption of normal work routine at hospital |
Worry about running out of back up gas, nursing and |
NONE |
Missed Opportunities |
During shutdown of an area, the area is not available |
NONE |