Defibtech Software Correction May Finish in June
Defibtech expects to complete a software correction in 42,000 semi-automatic external defibrillators this month as it works to distribute the upgrades to customers.
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Equipment Management Standards
The April “CCE Prep” article in 24×7 reviewed The Joint Commission standard EC.9.10. This article will discuss the other Joint Commission standards that have an impact on the medical equipment management program. The Environment of Care (EC) standard EC.9.20 applies to all seven EC programs and requires the hospital to analyze identified environmental issues and […]
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Finding Needles in Haystacks
Asset location management systems help biomeds track and manage hospital assets
Read MoreResMed Begins Worldwide Recall of CPAP Devices
ResMed has initiated a voluntary worldwide recall of approximately 300,000 S8 flow generators used for treating obstructive sleep apnea.
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The EC.9.10 Standard
The January and March 2007 “CCE Prep” articles in 24×7 reviewed the requirements of the two main Joint Commission medical equipment standards, EC.6.10 and EC.6.20. This article will review the EC.9.10 Joint Commission standard that links with the medical equipment management program. Managing a comprehensive medical equipment program requires knowing more than the two main […]
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