Biomedical & Electrical Safety Inspection FAQs
What is the Purpose of a Safety Inspection
An annual safety inspection of all patient-related equipment helps ensure the safety of patients and personnel who use and manage these devices as well as accurate and uninterrupted operation. Medical equipment should be tested and inspected on a regular basis to ensure that it is functioning properly and working safely and efficiently.
How Often Should Medical Equipment be Inspected?
Medical equipment should be inspected annually.
What is a Medical Equipment Inspection Label?
A medical equipment inspection label is a brightly colored sticker that is affixed to a medical device to indicate the inspection date, when the next inspection is due, whether the equipment passed or failed inspection, company information, and the technician’s name.
What is a Medical Equipment Inspection Checklist?
A medical equipment inspection checklist is a list of all equipment including the make, model and serial number. It contains information about the equipment condition and whether it passed or failed testing.
What is a Medical Equipment Inspection Report?
A medical equipment inspection report is a report generated after a safety inspection is completed. It contains detailed documentation and data to support safety inspection testing, repairs and services showing that the medical equipment adheres to the annual testing requirements. This professional documentation includes all essential details needed for compliance.
What does a Physical Therapy Equipment Safety Inspection Involve?
Physical therapy medical equipment receives annual full safety inspections which include calibrations on the following equipment:
Hydrocollators/hot and cold packs
Traction units
Ultrasounds
Electrical muscle stimulators
What is the Regulation That Requires Medical Equipment to be Inspected?
In the healthcare industry, most medical equipment must be compliant with the Health Care Facilities Code mandated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). According to NFPA.org, “The NFPA 99 establishes criteria for levels of health care services or systems based on risk to the patients, staff, or visitors in health care facilities to minimize the hazards of fire, explosion, and electricity.” Medicanix performs annual biomedical and electrical safety inspections ensure that all equipment is working safely, effectively and in accordance with all NFPA 99 standards and requirements.