Capital Request Business Case
Budget FY ________
Requested Item: __________________________
Requesting Manager/Unit: _______________/________
Capital Requested: /_______________________ Annual Operating Costs: /_______________ (if any)
Check one: New Item ______ Replacement ______ Additional _______
Anticipated month of purchase: __________________
Rationale for Purchase:
A. Business/patient care need: (problem statement)
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B. Anticipated quality benefits to patients/organization:
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B.1. Does this purchase increase revenue or decrease operating costs? Please explain:
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Estimated /: __________________________
C. Alternatives considered: (pros and cons of each)
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D. This equipment is needed for (check all that are appropriate)
____ life/safety imperative
____ replacement of non-repairable equipment
____ required by law or regulation
____ improve quality of care
____ standard
____ improve productivity
Explanation for needs checked above:
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E. Consequences / issues if item not purchased:
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