U8.2: Equipment and Inventory Management Flashcards
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In troubleshooting the equipment
these are needed when the operator notices changes such as drift in quality control or calibrator values.
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In troubleshooting the equipment
these are needed when the operator notices changes such as obvious flaws in equipment function.
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In troubleshooting the equipment
these are needed when the operator notices changes such as when equipment operates.
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equipment fails to operate
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In troubleshooting the problem, it is important to consider: Is the problem related to a poor sample? Has the sample been collected and stored properly? Are factors such as turbidity or coagulation affecting instrument performance?
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In troubleshooting the problem, it is important to consider: Is there a problem with the reagents? Have they been stored properly, and are they still in date? Have new lot numbers been introduced without updating instrument calibration?
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In troubleshooting the problem, it is important to consider: Is there a problem with the water or electrical supply?
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In troubleshooting the problem, it is important to consider: Is there a problem with the equipment?
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If problems cannot be identified and corrected in-house, use the faulty equipment
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attempt to find a way to continue testing until the equipment can be repaired.
(Place a note on the equipment so all staff are aware that it is not in use.)
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If problems cannot be identified and corrected in-house, arrange to have access to backup instruments.
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If problems cannot be identified and corrected in-house, ask the manufacturer to provide a replacement instrument during repairs.
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If problems cannot be identified and corrected in-house, send the samples to a nearby laboratory for testing.
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(must be in accordance to state regulations such as DOH AO 2007-027 on the referral of specimens)
May be provided by manufacturers from where the equipment is purchased
a. Troubleshooting the equipment
b. Service and repair of equipment
c. Retiring and disposing of equipment
d. Equipment maintenance documentation
b. Service and repair of equipment
Set up a procedure for scheduling service that must be periodically performed by the manufacturer.
a. Troubleshooting the equipment
b. Service and repair of equipment
c. Retiring and disposing of equipment
d. Equipment maintenance documentation
b. Service and repair of equipment
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In the service and repair of equipment, some warranties require that repairs be handled only by the medical technologist.
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only by the manufacturer
Large facilities sometimes have biomedical service technicians in-house who perform equipment maintenance and repair.
a. Troubleshooting the equipment
b. Service and repair of equipment
c. Retiring and disposing of equipment
d. Equipment maintenance documentation
b. Service and repair of equipment
Routine service should be scheduled so as not to interrupt the flow of work.
a. Troubleshooting the equipment
b. Service and repair of equipment
c. Retiring and disposing of equipment
d. Equipment maintenance documentation
b. Service and repair of equipment
occur when the instrument is:
* not functioning and not repairable
* outmoded and should be replaced with new equipment
a. Troubleshooting the equipment
b. Service and repair of equipment
c. Retiring and disposing of equipment
d. Equipment maintenance documentation
c. Retiring and disposing of equipment
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Retiring and disposing of equipment:
Fully retired equipment should be disposed of in an appropriate manner so that it will not accumulate, take up valuable space and create hazard.
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Retiring and disposing of equipment:
When disposing of equipment, salvage any usable parts, particularly if the equipment is being replaced with another similar one.
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Retiring and disposing of equipment:
When disposing of equipment, consider any potential biohazards and follow all safety disposal procedures.
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Biosafety cabinets must be decontaminated first before disposal.
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Equipment maintenance documentation:
Only frequently used equipment will have its own equipment maintenance document.
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Each major piece of equipment
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Equipment maintenance documentation:
Larger, commonly used equipment may be managed with an equipment maintenance document or manual that deals with all such equipment in the laboratory.
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Smaller, commonly used equipment such as centrifuges and pipettes
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An equipment maintenance document should include: step-by-step instructions for routine maintenance, including frequency of performance and how to keep records of maintenance instructions for carrying out function checks, frequency of performance, and how to record the results
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An equipment maintenance document should include: directions for calibrating the instrument, guide for troubleshooting, any required manufacturer’s service and repair, list of any specific items needed for use and maintenance, such as spare parts
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Interrupted availability of reagents, supplies and services is needed for efficient and cost-effective laboratory operations.
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uninterrupted
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Benefits of Purchasing and Supplies Inventory Management include:
* supplies and reagents are always available when needed
* high-quality reagents are obtained at an appropriate cost
* reagents and supplies are not lost due to improper storage, or kept and used beyond expiration
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Key components of Purchasing and Supplies Inventory Management include:
* vendor/manufacturer qualifications
* purchase agreements
* receiving, inspecting, testing, storing, and handling of materials
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Purchasing and Supplies Inventory Management:
All purchased material should be inspected and appropriately tested to ensure that specifications are met, and policies should be established for storing and handling materials as they are delivered to the laboratory.
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