The Financial Case for Strategic Hospital Bed Maintenance
As a hospital facilities manager or HTM director , you’re no stranger to tight budgets and rising expectations. Every dollar spent on maintenance must deliver measurable value, and every asset must perform reliably to support patient care. One of your most critical responsibilities is ensuring hospital beds—integral to care delivery—remain functional, safe, and cost-efficient. Strategic bed maintenance can address your financial challenges head-on, offering tangible savings and improving ROI. The Cost of Neglected Maintenance A neglected hospital bed isn’t just a liability—it’s a drain on your resources. Without regular maintenance, beds fail more often, leading to costly repairs, downtime, and earlier-than-necessary replacements. And when beds are unavailable, your hospital’s patient flow takes a hit, causing bottlenecks in admissions, delays in transfers, and even a loss in revenue. You know the drill: the cost of replacing a single bed can be tens of...