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In this installment on maintenance and care of medical equipment we will consider aspects in medical equipment care and maintenance including: contracting medical technicians, in house maintenance and basic and extended warranties.\u00a0 It is crucial that facilities protect their investments especially when it comes to expensive medical equipment<\/a> that is not easily replaced.\u00a0 Medical facilities rely on medical equipment to be reliable and in proper working order as needed.\u00a0 Each piece of medical equipment is responsible for accurate diagnosis.\u00a0 Each technician is accountable for keeping the equipment software up to date, the equipment running properly and keeping patient care at the highest level possible.<\/p>\n

In our last installment we discussed why both proper usage and following manufacturer\u2019s use and maintenance guidelines were crucial in increasing the longevity of medical equipment.\u00a0 In this installment we will further discuss ways to properly maintain and care for costly new and refurbished medical equipment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In House Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is crucial that the technicians operating medical equipment<\/a> are not only trained in how to properly use the machine but also on how to perform regular, basic maintenance.\u00a0 There are certain maintenance tasks that will not be able to be performed by equipment operator however basic upkeep is possible.\u00a0 \u00a0This will allow for immediate response if the medical equipment has a failure which reduces downtime and interruptions in patient care.\u00a0 It is important to be aware of the operator\u2019s capabilities and to know when to bring in professional help.<\/p>\n

Comprehending Equipment Warranties<\/strong><\/p>\n

With proper care, maintenance and usage there equipment will be able to run properly for an extended period of time.\u00a0 Problems can still occur and when that happens it is important to have an understanding of the products warranty.\u00a0 Failure on the facilities part to follow the recommendations of the manufacturer could void the warranty.\u00a0 This is why it is so important to thoroughly read and review equipment procedures and keep software regularly updated.<\/p>\n

Hiring Professional Medical Equipment Technicians<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is vital for the longevity of the equipment in your medical facility to be regularly services by professional technicians.\u00a0 As with any large piece of equipment be it in your home or business regular inspections, cleanings and maintenance are required yearly to keep functions running smoothly.\u00a0 Service is offered in several different manners.\u00a0 Your medical facility could have a scheduled contract with service specialists, hire third party of vendors on an as needed basis or rely on remote assistance.<\/p>\n

The most important element that should be taken from these installments is that with regular care and maintenance provided by in house trained equipment operators and hired professional\u2019s the longevity of\u00a0 medical equipment will increase.<\/p>\n

Radparts is the world\u2019s largest independent distributor of\u00a0OEM replacement parts<\/a>\u00a0for Linear Accelerators and Radiation Oncology equipment.\u00a0 We provide high quality, user friendly, low cost parts support for linear accelerators and radiation equipment.\u00a0 For more information on low cost parts for repairing Linac equipment find us at\u00a0http:\/\/www.radparts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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