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I looking for PM checklist or procedures for the most common and used medical equipments I wondering about something like ECRI PM procedures.

The idea is to have a easy checklist to check the equipment

Can anyone has any of them and can share with me?

thanks in advance

best regards

Jorge

biometuy@gmail.com

This is yet another place that we've been before Jorge!

Some of those links no longer work, unfortunately (which seems to be in the nature of these things). But this one still fires up OK.

The whole topic of generic PM procedures is an interesting one. Over the years I've seen a few. Some good, but others not so good (or, too specific, rather than generic).

As I have mentioned before, writing a complete set of decent generic PM procedures is not as easy as it sounds.

But here's a tip:- when it comes to generic PM procedures, "less is more". That is, keep them brief (or terse), using standardised terminology. Start with a really "generic" procedure (a standard template, if you like) and build (add to) each one until you complete your list.

But first ... you need to come up with your list of generic equipment. As in, where do you draw the line?

Have fun!

do you have the service manuals?

Yeah ... I file 'em under "Generic"!

I have around 30 odd 'generic' sheets we use when globe troting in deepest darkest as it a bit cumbersome to cart aound and print OEM lists when you out in the sticks with 10 different defibs on one site and no access to IT facilities...

Anyone care to scrutineer them and rip 'em apart with the objective to make them better????

Geoff... You up for a little project?

Hi,

To ask for such a wide span of equipment (ie, "most") may be a bit of an ask, could you give us a list of your top 10 or 20? Perhaps this would help folk to focus on your request.

Dave

Ultrasound - General
Ultrasound - Physiotherapy
Defibrillator
X-Ray (Analogue)
Chemistry analyser
Hematlogy Analyser
Urine Analyser
Centrifuge
Cardio Tochograph
ECG
Patient Monitor
Audiometer
Vision Screener
Spirometer
Autoclave
Dental suite (Chair, Light, distribution etc)

There's a stackload of PV sheets but these are the one's I would most like to have evaluated for 'generic' value

See my earlier post ("less is more", etc.). Start with a decent general procedure, and then simply extend that as required.


I have more than enough "little projects" to keep me busy, Jandre. But (as may be well known) I am always interested in collaborating in useful, sensible "projects" of this type (that is, Generic PM and the like).

But why not simply publish your generic "PVs" right here for everyone to admire, and, er, critique?

By the way, I believe that Jorge intends to translate his procedures into Spanish (just in case someone has already done that).

Also ... sorry to be a pain, Jandre, but I'm not overly impressed by the terminology you're using in your list there, Mate.

Here's a General PMP* that I wrote for a Saudi MOH equipment maintenance project twenty years ago:-

1) Check equipment and all accessories for physical integrity and completeness.

2) Check physical condition of mains cable and plug.

3) Check physical integrity of all controls and switches.

4) Carry out scheduled servicing.**

5) Carry out functional check(s).

6) Carry out calibration check(s).

7) Carry out gas leakage checks (if applicable).

8) Test ground wire integrity and electrical leakage current(s).

9) Clean equipment and ensure that it is fully fit for use.

10) Return all controls to normal (safe) position.

11) Fix signed and dated "OK" sticker.

* Preventive Maintenance Procedure
** There's a nice "catch all" - you could add here a cross-reference to another Checklist or Procedure

And here's the same procedure adapted for a Generic Electric Suction Pump:-

1) Check equipment and all accessories for physical integrity and completeness.

2) Check physical condition of mains cable and plug.

3) Check physical integrity of all controls and switches.

4) Inspect the condition of tubing, hoses, couplings, suction jars and filters. Examine for dirt, damage and deterioration. Check seating of rubber stoppers.

5) Check operation of overflow protection device (if applicable).

6) Test for maximum vacuum reading.

7) Test ground wire integrity and electrical leakage current.

8) Clean equipment and ensure that it is fully fit for use.

9) Return all controls to normal (safe) position.

10) Fix signed and dated "OK" sticker.

I'm sure that y'all get the idea!

G'day

Surely on the "less in more front" - you would say the following:-

1.Check unit, mains lead/plug and any accesories condition and integrity.

2.Perform any routine maintenance

3.Perform functional test/s

4.Perform Electrical Safety test.

5.If unit passes all 4 tests above - afix "tested OK" etc
If unit fails any of the above 4 test - fix problem/s

Can't get any more generic than that.

Phil

That's the idea... Once I figure out how to upload a .doc into this here window.



hhmmmm flashback from my time with GE I think. They used the terminology those days which (in their defence)originated from the ECRI risk classification list (Anyone requiring a copy, just let me know...

Yes, that's more like it, Phil.

In similar vein (and as I have indicated before), how about:-

1) Check and Clean
2) Replace and/or Repair
3) Tighten and Lubricate
4) Adjust and/or Calibrate

... as easy as 1-2-3-4!

Also, don't forget TLC. That is:- tighten, lube, clean!

Meanwhile, forget ECRI, Jandre. For "generic" stuff it's always better to come up with your own (simple) designations.