Competency information
Details
Carry out acceptance tests, including commissioning devices into clinical use
Considerations
- Arrangements for acceptance testing and commissioning of devices.
- Practical use of workshop equipment and specialist medical device test instrumentation, including electromedical safety testers.
- Key steps in the acceptance process:
- taking receipt of a device and checking against order requirements – no damage, all items and accessories received
- checking of device function and safety testing as appropriate
- labelling of device and gathering of information to enable device entry onto medical device information system
- capturing of baseline performance/maintenance data
- consideration of device maintenance requirements for future planned maintenance and repair activities
- Key steps in the commissioning process:
- user training in device usage prior to clinical use
- handover checks
- monitoring and resolution of problems as device enters service
- withdrawal of redundant devices.
Relevant learning outcomes
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Outcome
Carry out the following device life cycle technical tasks:
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