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The document defines maintenance purposes: protecting patients and staff while ensuring accurate, uninterrupted operation through routine monthly visual inspections, at least annual electrical and mechanical safety testing by certified professionals, performance checks, corrective removal and repair workflows, and complete compliance documentation. It also specifies staff electrical safety rules and ongoing technical training expectations.","AASM CENTER ACCREDITATION FACT SHEET  \nEquipment Maintenance  \nAASM Center Accreditation Fact Sheet Equipment Maintenance  \nDefinition of Medical Equipment  \nMedical equipment is defined as any patient-related equipment that is facility owned, borrowed, leased, consigned, or equipment used for demonstration purposes and data collection, such as, oxygen equipment, sensors, bands, oximeters, thermistors, beds, PAP equipment, and biophysiologic equipment.  \nThe Purpose of Equipment Maintenance  \nA routine schedule for the inspection and maintenance of all patientrelated equipment helps ensure the safety of patients and personnel as well as accurate and uninterrupted operation.  \nThree Major Components of Equipment Maintenance:  \n1. Routine visual inspection for apparent defects by technical staff at least monthly  \nVisually inspect the physical condition of equipment for flaws, cracks, deformities, tears, or any other visually apparent defects. Inspect for: loose knobs or switches, frayed or cracked power cords, loose or broken plug pins, loose power plug or any medical equipment with a two-pronged plug. Ensure equipment is labeled with a current electrical safety inspection sticker. Ensure no electrical cords are used and patient’s personal electrical appliances are not used.  \nSTANDARD E-4-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE  \nA written plan for monitoring of all patientrelated equipment for electrical and mechanical safety is required. The written plan must include specific instructions regarding documentation of compliance. The plan must address: monthly visual inspection of equipment by staff for apparent defects; adhering to manufacturer’s recommendations for monitoring and maintenance of recording equipment; and electrical safety testing by a certified electrician or biomedical engineer to include at least annual testing for ground fault (resistance should be less than 0.5 ohms from chassis to ground) and chassis leakage current (amperage should be less than 100 microamps from equipment that will be in direct contact with the patient, and less than 300 microamps from equipment that will not be in direct contact with the patient, including the recording PCs) .  \nComplete performance test checking for appropriate lights or tones when unit is operated.  \nIf any problems are noted, remove equipment, tag appropriately, and send for repair by an authorized technician.  \nAA SM CENTER ACCREDITATION FACT SHEET 1  \nAASM CENTER ACCREDITATION FACT SHEET  \nEquipment Maintenance  \n2. Electrical safety testing by certified technician or biomedical engineer at least annually  \nDiagnostic equipment will have biomedical checks performed at least annually or more frequently to adhere to manufacturer’s recommendations.  \nElectrical and mechanical safety checks include the following:  \n• Resistance should be less than 0.5 ohms from chassis to a ground.  \n• Chassis leakage current should be less than 300 microamps from equipment that is NOT in direct contact with the patient,including the recording PCs.  \n• Chassis leakage current should be less than 100 microamps from equipment that will be in direct contact with the patient.  \n3. Documentation of Compliance  \nDocument routine inspections on maintenance log listing the following: each piece of equipment, frequency of inspection, procedure for inspection, who performs inspection, and where monthly reports are filed. Obtain annual report signed by certified electrician or biomedical engineer which includes description, serial number, ground fault, and current leakage for each piece of equipment, and indicate where reports will be filed.  \nElectrical Safety Rules for Sleep Facility Staff Members  \nRemove from service and report any piece of equipment if:  \n• Any wire or cord is frayed, worn, cut, or burned  \n• A plug is broken, bent, or loose  \n• Switches or knobs are loose  \n• Cables do not connect securely  \n• Any concern of overheating by smell or touch  \n• Equipment has been dropped or physically damaged  ","cbCaicD5tFDSg0Lh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicD5tFDSg0Lh","pdf",460359,3,"English","en",105,"# Equipment Maintenance\n## Definition of Medical Equipment\n## The Purpose of Equipment Maintenance\n## Three Major Components of Equipment Maintenance\n## Electrical Safety Rules for Sleep Facility Staff Members\n## Technical Staff Training\n## Key Things to Keep in Mind","[{\"question\":\"What is included in routine visual inspection for equipment maintenance?\",\"answer\":\"Technical staff must inspect equipment monthly for apparent defects such as cracks, tears, loose knobs or switches, damaged power cords, loose plug pins, and ensure current electrical safety inspection stickers are present. 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