Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to provide justification of a capital purchase using decision-making skills, research, and data.
You are responsible for finding replacement capital pieces for the radiology department. You have just been notified that the MRI scanner machines are obsolete and need to be replaced. Compare and contrast different vendors and ROI using the "Vendor Information Sheet" resource.
Part One
1. Before analyzing the "Vendor Information Sheet," what essential "items" should you consider before purchasing an item?
2. Using the "Vendor Information Sheet," determine what a reasonable ROI is?
3. What are the minimum quality standards? Is there additional training required to operate the equipment?
4. Choose the vendor that fits the need of the hospital and has the best ROI. Justify your chosen capital purchase.
Part Two
After comparing vendors, write a 250-500 word justification for the capital purchase to your vice president. Address the following:
1. Why would this be a good investment for the hospital?
2. What are the operating costs you took into consideration? Explain.
3. What facility considerations are involved regarding this new piece of equipment? Explain.
4. What is a reasonable ROI? What are the minimum quality standards?
5. What training options would need to occur?
6. Cite a minimum of three references to support your rationale.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.