The medical industry as a whole will approach year 2000 with months of new system implementations and developing contingency plans to deal with problems associated with Y2K. Medical manufacturers must pay close attention to the way medical facilities plan for Y2K. The variances in facilities ordering patterns due to Y2K could affect the medical manufacturers forecasts and inventory levels leading to a shortage of supplies. Also computer system compliance issues could result in loss of medical records or critical medical equipment failure. Manufacturers typically use historical usage to forecast for the coming year. However, with potential changes in ordering patterns, some adjustments may be necessary to meet customers’ needs. In addition, computer systems must be Y2K compliant to ensure Electronic Data Interface (EDI) which is used to e

To measure the level of readiness, opinions, and needs of Equiptek customers in association with Y2K, surveys were mailed to members of the sales force to distribute to their top accounts within their territory. Approximately 200 surveys were distributed within the continental United States. The survey inquired about the facilities level of readiness and opinions of possible problems that would be encountered concerning Y2K. It also addressed the issues of ordering extra product or stock piling products prior to January 1, 2000 and what concerns the facilities may have.

xchanges computer data will function properly and patients health will not be at risk. For the purpose of this study, I have created a ficticious medical supply manufacturer, Equiptek Industries, which will be located in the eastern part of the United States.

The American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (1999) states that

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