Environment of Care (EC) (Critical Access Hospitals / Critical Access Hospitals)
Medical Equipment - Initial Check
Publish | January 01, 0001
What is the requirement for safety, operational and functional checks to be performed on equipment?
There is to be a safety check to determine that the equipment is safe for the user and the patient; this is typically an electrical safety check in accordance with NFPA 99 (1999) Chapter 7, but it may be something like a physical integrity inspection for equipment such as patient lifts. There is to be an operational check to determine that the equipment performs in accordance with manufacturer's design intentions. There is to be a functional check to determine that the equipment will perform as intended for the organization's particular patient care needs. They may or may not be the same tasks as long as safety, operational and functional criteria are satisfied. Any equipment that has had major repairs or upgrades performed must have initial checks performed. Any equipment transported between sites is required to have an initial check to ensure safety, operational and functional checks are not compromised. [EC.02.04.03]
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