Medical Equipment Management (also known as biomedical equipment management, clinical engineering, or clinical equipment management) is a fundamental part of managing a clinical/biomedical engineering department. It includes the business processes used in interaction and oversight of the medical equipment involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients. The related policies and procedures govern activities from the selection and acquisition through to the incoming inspection, acceptance, maintenance, and eventual retirement and disposal of medical equipment. Medical equipment management is a recognized profession within the medical logistics domain. The medical equipment management professional's purpose is to ensure that equipment used in patient care is operational, safe