Strategic Framework for Medical Technology Management in Healthcare Institutions: Enhancing Planning and Efficiency
Gadir Gafarov *
Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku, Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Baku, Azerbaijan.
Ismayilova Arzu
Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku, Azerbaijan.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Today, the provision and management of healthcare services is becoming increasingly complex, and technology has a major impact on change and development in this field. The study can cover various aspects such as the role, processes, challenges and opportunities of technology planning in the organization of healthcare services. In addition, how healthcare organizations accept, implement and manage technology can also be investigated. It covers issues such as the inability to properly formulate technology investments and budget strategies in healthcare organizations, the difficulties and obstacles encountered in the technology planning process, and the effectiveness of technology use in healthcare services. The aim of the study is to create a framework model for understanding, evaluating and improving the planning process related to the use of technology in healthcare services. It allows us to determine how healthcare organizations organize technological infrastructure and processes, how they plan technology investments and how to improve the quality, access and effectiveness of healthcare services. The general objectives of the study can be stated as investigating the technological planning process, evaluating technology investments, investigating effective technology use, identifying obstacles and problems in the strategic technology planning process, and creating future strategies. In the research, strategic plans were developed based on the life cycles of medical technology products used in healthcare institutions. Then, a strategic technology framework model was proposed to improve the technological planning process in healthcare organizations and ensure the impact of future technological developments on improving the quality of healthcare services. This research develops a specific framework model for strategic planning in medical technology management in healthcare institutions, introducing innovative approaches to technology management. Unlike other studies, this model integrates both managerial and technical perspectives by considering the economic efficiency, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability of technologies. This approach offers comprehensive and sustainable solutions to support decision-making for healthcare managers.
Keywords: Biomedical engineer, clinical management system, medical technological planning, strategic planning, biomedical technologies