Question

For equipment loans as a component of a consumable item price, who will complete a cost/benefit analysis that compares the total cost per procedure under the loan arrangement to the cost per procedure if equipment is purchased?

A) Contracting Officer
B) Finance Officer
C) Medical Equipment Custodian
D) Medical Logistics Officer

Answer 1

The Medical Logistics Officer is responsible for comparing the cost of equipment loans to purchasing equipment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is D) Medical Logistics Officer. The Medical Logistics Officer is responsible for the planning and execution of the logistics support for medical equipment. This includes determining whether it is more cost-effective to obtain equipment through a loan arrangement or by purchasing it. The officer will complete a cost/benefit analysis that compares the total cost per procedure under the loan arrangement to the cost per procedure if equipment is purchased.