Objective

To characterize the current state of the clinical engineering in a medium complexity (level 2) health institution in Norte de Santander, a State of Colombia, South America.

Methodology

Reference information was collected on the availability of health services and medical equipment to determine needs in health technologies based on the analysis of demographic and epidemiological data.

Results

The study resulted in that the area of influence is big y this have a little installed capacity, the acquisition of biomedical equipment for non-communicable diseases should be prioritized. It was determined that there are needs in terms of biomedical equipments and human resources for the timely development of the provision of services.

Discussion

Due to the current situation of the pandemic caused by COVID-19, it is evident that the IPS require that the needs be covered to avoid an increase in the cases of ¡nfected and assist the sick people, for that reason, an increase in the installed capacity of biomedical equipment and healthcare services is required. Finally, according to the economic aspect of the IPS, there are possible limitations for the acquisition of necessary biomedical equipment. This characterization will allow the IPS to determine what are the shortcomings in biomedical equipment, which is essential at this time when a strengthening of the health services provided in the country is required.