With a coherent clinical strategic plan in place, the hospital can conduct a credible
audit. Each major clinical service or product line must be analyzed to determine how
well the existing technology base supports it and supports the conditions of that technology.
A Medical Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC), consisting of hospital
management, physicians from major specialties, nurses, program managers, and clinical
engineers should be appointed to conduct this analysis. The key steps that should be
taken during the audit are as follows: