How to Donate Used Medical Equipment
Today many healthcare facilities are upgrading their medical equipment, and the question arises of what to do with the older, used medical equipment. Many pieces are in excellent working condition and are only slightly outdated. For this reason, many organizations are opting to donate their used medical equipment to other health care institutions and charities in the United States, and in other countries. This generosity enables donators to aid less fortunate health facilities by providing with the means to provide more adequate health care for the people they are treating.
The first order of business, when donating used medical equipment, is to be certain that the equipment is in good working condition. If any maintenance or repairs need to be done, they should be done before donating any equipment. Never donate equipment that is in need of repair, since there is no guarantee that it will be repaired before it is used to treat patients.
Once you are sure that the equipment is in good working order, deciding who and where to donate it is the next step. The internet is a helpful resource to use to find out who is in the market or in need of quality used medical equipment. Donating locally is usually more economical, since transportation costs are minimal. Many charitable organizations will eagerly accept the equipment, and they will handle everything, even determining which medical facilities are in need of those items. The AMRF (American Medical Resources Foundation) only charges a minimal fee to collect, test, repair, store, and eventually ship used medical equipment.
Lastly, as with any donation, keep a record of any paper transactions and receipts that are related to any materials that are donated for your tax records. The benefit of donating used medical equipment is two-fold; many patients will benefit from your charity and donations are tax deductible.
The AMS Fund is a great place to donate your used medical equipment.
