Marcel Eve
“The risk classifications described above are interesting but a bit complex.
I only use 2 classes.
1. Critical.
2. Non-Critical.
Critical includes devices that put current or fluids into patients. They must have regular PPMs. (i.e. Defibs, Infusion pumps, Electro-Therapy units.) “
In this context we must not forget that Air, O2, N2O, volatile anaesthetic agents and NO are fluids.
Risk assessment is an essential element in providing an effective healthcare service, for us technologists it should start at the “how can current technology best support patient care and carers” level. Patients do not get electrocuted by faulty equipment, they are all to regularly overdosed and burnt by inappropriately trained and supported carers, Risk assessment requires a much more holistic approach than when and which PPMs we do.
Bill
