Scope of activities
	Introduction News Project history The emphasis of our activities are related to Planning and management of assets Assisting in formulating and implementing a medical equipment policy Development of equipment standards Planning, performing and analysis of equipment surveys Preparation of tender documents and evaluation of tenders Development of a computerized tool for Planning and Management of Assets in the Health Sector (PLAMAHS). Development of resource information systems Planning, establishing and monitoring of organizational structures for maintenance and repair of equipment Sterilization of Medical Supplies Compiling and publishing course materials and textbooks. Conducting of courses for users and technicians of sterilization equipment Research for improvement of processes and protocols Advice on the design and equipping of the sterilization department Webdesign by Digital Colour			HEART Consultancy is a specialized consulting agency in the field of planning and management of physical assets in the health sector. The second area of expertise is in the sterilization of medical supplies. Our agency is focusing on the health services in low-income countries. We have a great number of years of experience in the field in a variety of countries on the Sub-Saharan African continent. Through this experience we can offer advice in the various aspects related to planning and management of assets, appropriate to the needs of health institutions in low-income countries. The activities include consultancies, field studies, publications, training and software development. Healthcare through Appropriate and Reliable Technology Jan Huijs, jh@heartware.nl Pieter de Ruijter, pdr@heartware.nl Postal address: Quadenoord 2 6871 NG Renkum THE NETHERLANDS Visiting address: Haagsteeg 4 6708 PM Wageningen THE NETHERLANDS Tel: (+31)-(0)317-450469 Fax: (+31)-(0)317-450469 Private: (+31)-(0)317-316756