Sizing and selecting an NFPA 99 medical gas central supply system is the key to cost savings and winning business in the US, explains Larry Gallagher.
The dramatic drop in health care construction spending that occurred in 2009 because of the economy appears to have turned the corner in 2011. Though spending is still sluggish with only single-digit increases in budgets for 2012, opportunity exists for growth in medical gas equipment sales.
New construction and facility renovation projects will in many cases involve the installation of new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99-compliant medical gas central supply systems for USP oxygen, USP nitrous oxide, NF nitrogen and USP air. Understanding how to size and select the appropriate system will be a key factor in securing not only the equipment contract but also will play a role in the gas supplier being able to show cost savings that may win or retain the gas contract.
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