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The Institute implements and enforces appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the safe and efficient use of non-medical equipment. Approval and Purchase Regardless of funding source, all equipment which would require:
Standard office or "household" electric
appliances Exposed-coil electric space heaters are prohibited.
User Training All staff are trained in the safe and proper use of equipment involving utilities (electricity, natural gas, steam, etc.) at orientation and at yearly safety refresher training courses. Individual departments will ensure that all staff who will operate equipment are appropriately trained prior to first independent use. Operating manuals will be retained and available. Appropriate personal protective gear will be used when needed.
Maintenance Users will maintain equipment in safe condition. Unsafe or otherwise inoperable equipment will be tagged as such and removed from service pending repair or replacement as appropriate. Staff will contact NYPI Maintenance Department or authorized outside contractor for repair work. Certain items of (non-medical) equipment are included in an ongoing program of scheduled preventative maintenance under the supervision of the Engineering Department. The Environment of Care Committee is regularly informed of equipment malfunctions which impact upon safety, security and/or patient care. The Committee takes action as appropriate. See section on: Medical Equipment Back To Environment of Care Main Page
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This page last updated - 04/10/07 |
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