Examples of kit that warrant 90 day I/PM:-
1) Anaesthesia machines
2) Defibrillators
3) Dialysis units
4) Ventilators
Have to agree with you entirely on this one Geoff, nobody wants to carry out unnecessary work, however patient safety is the key. I mainly work in the SCBU, and have set up the units ppm schedules. Ventillators, CPAPS and transport incubators have been set up on 3 monthly schedules for this very reason. Although due to staffing levels (the main topic funnily enough) I cannot always keep to the schedule, the intent is there and thus allows me to prioritise my burgeoning workload.
On the subject of staffing levels, I have one word to describe ours:
Ridiculous
