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Does New Equipment Need to Be Inspected or Tested Before Use? Accreditation Requirements: Accreditation requirements vary, but facilities must have a program to help ensure medical equipment is safe and functions properly before being placed into service. Facilities should ensure their policies meet the requirements that apply to them. Why Inspect New Equipment? From our experience, we have seen “out-of-box failures.” New equipment can arrive with problems, so inspecting and

A preventive maintenance (PM) form should do more than show that a technician visited a device. It should make clear what equipment was tested, what work was performed, what the results were, and whether the equipment met the applicable acceptance criteria. Basic Equipment and Service Information At a minimum, a PM form should identify: · Equipment description · Model · Serial number or other unique equipment identifier · Technician’s name or identifier · Date

Does This Equipment Need a PM? Not every medical device needs the same maintenance, and a PM schedule should not be based on habit alone. Deciding whether equipment needs preventive maintenance—and how often—requires looking at the device, how it is used, and the requirements that apply to your facility. Start With What You Mean by PM Preventive maintenance (PM) is often used as a general term for scheduled equipment service. Depending on the device, it may include performanc

PM is a broad term for Preventive Paintenance that refers to scheduled work intended to help medical equipment operate safely, accurately, and reliably. Depending on the equipment, a PM may include a performance inspection, an electrical safety test, maintenance recommended by the manufacturer, or a combination of these activities. Why Is PM Important? Medical equipment needs to perform as expected to support patients and healthcare providers. PM gives a facility a planned op

How to Choose the Right Biomedical Service Company Choosing a biomedical service company is not simply a matter of finding the largest provider, the lowest price, or the company with the longest list of capabilities. Those factors may matter, but they do not tell the whole story. Start by Defining What You Need The right provider is the one that best fits your organization’s equipment, workflows, budget, requirements, and expectations for service. A company that is ideal for