6 - Periodic testing, maintenance and validation of equipment Flashcards
1
Q
Who carries out daily and weekly testing?
A
Practice staff
2
Q
Why are daily and weekly tests carried out?
A
To verify functionality of equipment on day-to-day basis
3
Q
What is a competent person?
A
A trained person designated to carry out maintenance, validation and periodic testing of WDs and sterilisers
4
Q
What quarterly tests are carried out for a vacuum steriliser?
A
- weekly safety check
- calibration of test instruments
- air leakage test
- ACT
- small load thermometric test
- calibration checks
- air detector function test
- Bowie Dick test
