Repairing Oxygen Concentrators vs Compliance Program

The Operational Difference

Repair Approach

You own the equipment
You track maintenance
You pay per failure
You replace aging units
Staff manages documentation

Compliance Program

We provide and maintain equipment
We track inspections
No repair bills
No replacement purchases
Documentation included

The Financial Difference

Repair Model

Compliance Program

Unpredictable repair invoice
Capital purchases required
Increasing cost as unit ages
Emergency service charges

Predictable monthly cost
No equipment purchases
Stable long-term budget
Covered service response

The Risk Difference

Repair Model Risks

Compliance Program Reduces

• Failures during resident care
• Missing documentation
• Maintenance inconsistency
• Survey exposure

• Equipment downtime
• Staff responsibility burden
• Unexpected costs
• Compliance uncertainty

The Real Question

Most facilities do not plan to manage oxygen equipment long term — they inherit it over time.

The decision becomes whether you want to maintain equipment indefinitely or transfer that responsibility to a managed program.

Talk with us about which approach fits your facility