Planning and Budgeting of Medical Devices Among Ethiopian Public Hospitals

Abstract

: Planning and budgeting of medical devices allow a healthcare institution to properly use funds, acquire quality and efficient medical devices, and improve healthcare service delivery. The lack of proper policy in the procurement and management of medical devices causes inappropriate usage of funds and impedes the quality of a product. This study aimed to identify the current practices and gaps in the planning and budgeting of medical devices in Ethiopian public hospitals. In this study, an assessment was conducted in all regional public hospitals to assess the current status of medical device management, identify the gaps, and provide suggestions for areas of improvement