I think it's time to pull together some earlier threads under a fresh banner. Following debate (in those earlier threads), some consensus has emerged regarding a need to afford techs some flexibility in setting (and adjusting) PM intervals.

Briefly, the idea is to consider adjusting PM intervals (lengthening usually, but can also be reducing) in accordance with risk criteria (the factors for which need careful consideration) and the passage of time (with experience of the actual usage of the equipment, its continuing condition, reliability and failure patterns, and other such indications).

The aim being efficiency in the best use of technical man-power (limited, in every case that I have ever come across), addressing all equipment on inventory, with emphasis on patient safety, whilst still encompassing the well-tried principles of equipment maintenance, in all its guises.

Some of those earlier threads were "left hanging", as it were. So let's see if we can draw things to a tidy conclusion this time! These are the earlier threads:-

1) One
2) Two
3) Three
4) Four
5) Five
6) Six

... OK, let's continue from here ... ! smile

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