Vital Signs and Patient Monitor Inspection and Preventative Maintenance
The Vital Signs and Patient Monitor Inspection and Preventative Maintenance (PM) process is crucial in ensuring that medical devices used to monitor patient health are functioning properly and accurately. This process involves routine inspections, calibrations, and preventive measures to minimize equipment failures, enhance patient safety, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations.
SLBMC
07/02/2025
Vital Signs and Patient Monitor Inspection and Preventative Maintenance
The Vital Signs and Patient Monitor Inspection and Preventative Maintenance (PM) process is crucial in ensuring that medical devices used to monitor patient health are functioning properly and accurately. This process involves routine inspections, calibrations, and preventive measures to minimize equipment failures, enhance patient safety, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations.
Procedure Max Score: 6
Inspect the case, display screen, buttons and knob for obvious signs of damage
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Reason
Inspect the power cord, mount bracket and module accessories for obvious signs of damage
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Reason
Inspect all external connections for loose connectors, bent pins or frayed cables
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Reason
Does this unit have an NIBP module?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"
Inspect NIBP cuffs, connectors and hoses for wear
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"
Do values align with patient simulator?
Does this unit have an SPO2 module?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"
Inpsect SPO2 Sensor and/or trunk cable for signs of wear and damage
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"
Do values align with patient simulator?
Does this unit have a temperature module?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"
Inspect sensor for signs of wear and damage
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"
Is module operational?
Does this unit have an ECG Module?
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"
Inspect ECG cables for signs of wear and damage
if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"
Do values align with patient simulator?
Additional notes
Source: SLBMC (Community Member)