title: Calling for help. Using outside parties for equipment servicing.
abstract: You may be thinking about having your equipment servicing done by the device manufacturer, or contracting with an independent servicing organization. Each choice presents its own set of issues to consider. Here's what you need to know when weighing the options.
mesh_terms: D003284:Contract Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008283:Maintenance / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*