Medical Equipment - Initial Check
What is the requirement for safety, operational and functional checks to be performed on equipment?
Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
Prior to initial use and following any major repair or upgrade to a fixed or portable medical device an electrical safety test is performed in accordance with NFPA 99 -2012: 10.3 Testing Requirements. Additionally, an operational or functional test is performed to ensure that the device performs as per manufacturer specifications, in accordance with test procedures in the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Any equipment transported between sites should be tested to ensure that the device the electrical safety and proper operation has not been compromised while in transit.
Reference
EC.02.04.03
NFPA 99 -2012: Chapter 10 Electrical Equipment
Prior to initial use and following any major repair or upgrade to a fixed or portable medical device an electrical safety test is performed in accordance with NFPA 99 -2012: 10.3 Testing Requirements. Additionally, an operational or functional test is performed to ensure that the device performs as per manufacturer specifications, in accordance with test procedures in the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Any equipment transported between sites should be tested to ensure that the device the electrical safety and proper operation has not been compromised while in transit.
Reference
EC.02.04.03
NFPA 99 -2012: Chapter 10 Electrical Equipment
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Office Based Surgery
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Environment of Care EC
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