Participate in Safety Evaluations and Report Safety Concerns

Inspection Logs, Schedules, Compliance Requirements, and Medical Equipment Services

Potential hazards must be addressed before they become a risk to who?

patients, medical providers, and other team members

All members of the health care team must be familiar with what?

plan and actions appropriate to address and prevent any concerns

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that is responsible for what?

inspecting, evaluating, and ensuring a safe work environment

All administrative and clinical equipment should have what?

routine preventive checks to ensure safety and proper working conditions

Examples of administrative equipment

printer, computers, copy machines, and fax machines

Examples of clinical equipment can include

electrocardiographs, centrifuges, blood glucose monitors, and electronic BP machines

Clinical equipment that requires calibration checks must be what?

documented in equipment inspection logs, which also provide the timeline of recommended and required maintenance

There will be internal inspections as well as contacting the appropriate vendors to inspect when needed, these inspections will help with what?

minimize risk of potential injury in the organization and ensure that the equipment is free from any malfunctions