What must the Medical Equipment Management Office do when the primary custodian is transferred to another section?

When the primary custodian is transferred to another section, the Medical Equipment Management Office must transfer the account's property to an authorized successor. This process is essential to maintain proper control and accountability over medical equipment. The successor must be designated to ensure that the equipment remains under responsible management and is easily accessible for operational needs.

Transferring the property involves documenting the change in custodianship, which helps maintain accurate records regarding ownership and responsibility for the equipment. This is vital for compliance with regulations and ensuring that all equipment can be easily tracked and managed throughout its lifecycle. Properly executed transfers also mitigate the risk of equipment loss or misplacement during personnel changes, which can have serious implications in a medical setting.

Other options, while relevant in different contexts, do not address the immediate need for accountability and management continuity following a custodian transfer. Conducting an inventory audit or beginning a replacement process may be subsequent steps but are not the most direct actions required in the case of a custodian change. Disposing of the equipment would be inappropriate as it does not pertain to the ongoing management and oversight necessary for medical assets.