Equipment Flashcards
Equipment Management Benefits
Performance high level
Test results
Lowers repair costs
Lengthens lifespan
Increases safety
Reduces interruption of services
Greater customer satisfaction
Selecting and Acquiring Equipment
performance characteristics
cost
reagents
Acquiring Equipment
purchase, lease, rent, donations
conditions of contract
Before Equipment Installation
confirm vendor’s responsibilities
establish checklist
Do not attempt to use prior to
proper installation
when possible, have
manufacturer install and set up
Equipment Installation
verify package contents
copy software, if part of system
Equipment Calibration
- perform initial calibration
- determine frequency of routine calibrations
Preventive Maintenance
- routine cleaning
- adjustment, replacement of
equipment parts
Service and Repair
- manufacturers
- in-house biomedical service technicians
Develop written procedures for:
▪routine maintenance
▪ function checks
▪ calibration
▪ troubleshooting
▪ manufacturer’s service
Dedicated Log Book
- Routine maintenance:
- Function checks
A major part of equipment maintenance is ______
PREVENTIVE maintenance
