Ch. 19 and 20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility, it must be safety checked by a _____ before it is cleared for patient use. | Biomedical technician |
| Which of the following requires that preventative maintenance standards be established for medical equipment? | The Joint commission (TJC) |
When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility it must be safety checked by?
When patient equipment enters a healthcare facility, it must be safety checked by a before it is cleared for patient use. Which of the following requires that preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment?
Which act requires that the healthcare facility report malfunctions of medical devices that have contributed to patient injury/illness and or death to the manufacturer and the US Food and Drug Administration?
The Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 (SMDA) (Public Law 102-629) requires ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, outpatient diagnostic centers and other user facilities to report all incidents in which a medical device or user error may have caused or contributed to the death, serious injury or serious illness of a …
What is one purpose of tracking patient care equipment?
Recognize Inventory Issues Faster And knowing exactly what you have on hand can prevent you from purchasing duplicate machines and devices. When medical managers can easily access this information, they can make informed decisions about device purchases and when they need to update their equipment.
What should be done with disposable equipment after it is used?
Unfortunately, once used, disposable instruments fall into the category of biomedical waste and should be discarded of accordingly. All materials and devices that have been contaminated with blood, bodily fluids, secretions or excretions are considered hazardous materials and should be handled as biomedical waste.
Which of the following should be used to disinfect patient care equipment?
Chemical disinfectants used in home care include alcohol, chlorine compounds, hydrogen peroxide, phenolics, quaternary ammonium compounds, and iodophors.
Which of the following is the most important factor necessary for teamwork?
1. Communication: Effective communication is the most important part of teamwork and involves consistently updating each person and never assuming that everyone has the same information. Being a good communicator also means being a good listener.
What is meant by preventive maintenance?
Preventive maintenance (PM) is the regular and routine maintenance of equipment and assets in order to keep them running and prevent any costly unplanned downtime from unexpected equipment failure. A successful maintenance strategy requires planning and scheduling maintenance of equipment before a problem occurs.
Who would you report a faulty medical device to?
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
There are currently two national reporting systems for incidents involving medical devices. One is operated by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)2 and the other, the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS)3, is operated by NHS England4.
Who is subject to mandatory reporting requirements concerning adverse events?
Overview of Medical Device Reporting Mandatory reporters (that is, manufacturers, device user facilities, and importers) are required to submit certain types of reports for adverse events and product problems to the FDA about medical devices.
What are the steps to manage new medical equipment?
Steps Involved in Risk Management for Medical Devices
- Risk Management Framework & Planning. Defining any risk management process in compliance with the regulations like FDA or ISO needs to be established by a risk management framework.
- Risk Analysis.
- Risk Evaluation.
- Risk Control.
- Reports and Documents.
What is disposable equipment Why is it used?
The primary reason for creating disposable devices is infection control. When an item is used only once, it cannot transmit infectious agents to subsequent patients.
What disinfectant does hospitals use?
Stringent disinfection reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Currently, there are five main EPA-registered chemicals that hospitals use for disinfectants: Quaternary Ammonium, Hypochlorite, Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide, Phenolics, and Peracetic Acid.
What agents are effective at decontaminating equipment?
Fresh 0.5% hypochlorite solution with an alkaline pH is the best available universal liquid decontaminating agent. Liquids are best for large or irregular surface areas. Hypochlorite solutions are well suited for medical treatment facilities with adequate water supplies.
What are the 3 types of preventive maintenance?
Types of Preventive Maintenance
- Time-based maintenance.
- Usage-based maintenance.
- Predictive maintenance.
- Prescriptive maintenance.
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Who is responsible for reporting to MHRA?
Who should report? Anyone may submit an adverse incident report to the MHRA – clinicians, healthcare workers, carers, patients and members of the public. Reports may need to be submitted via, or copied to, medical device liaison officers and/or patient safety managers.
