Medical devices used in healthcare facilities must be inspected regularly by law. Malfunctioning devices used for the diagnosis, treatment or rehabilitation of a patient can pose a major risk to their health or even their life. However, this is not the only reason why regular maintenance of medical devices should be carried out. There are other arguments in favour of this. What are the advantages of regular maintenance? Documentation of regular inspections of the medical devices in question serves as evidence if a patient suffers harm at a facility. A facility that uses devices on a daily basis without checking them regularly is acting unlawfully. If a situation arises in which a patient's life or health is endangered, the facility must take full responsibility for its problems. Regular inspections of medical equipment prevent such situations from occurring. Frequent inspections allow equipment to be serviced before a serious failure occurs. Inspections are also important from the point of view of equipment wear and tear. It is easier for the manager of a healthcare facility to extend the life of equipment if he or she knows in real time what maintenance is required for a particular piece of medical equipment. In addition, maintenance can often remedy minor, insignificant equipment malfunctions that annoy medical staff and significantly improve the working comfort of doctors and nurses. Medical equipment that is not used in private facilities due to malfunctions does not generate any income. Regular maintenance can therefore prevent downtime and thus financial losses for the healthcare facility in question. Regular inspections Inspections of medical devices should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Every healthcare facility is required to complete and retain inspection reports. The person responsible for carrying out the inspection should write a detailed maintenance report. This should also include information about the company that carried out the inspection and the date.
