Department: Quality Improvement Document Identifier: GL/QID/1001/01
This guideline specifies the process to be observed within the associated guidelines regarding the management of medical equipment in a clinical environment. In addition, all relevant rules, codes, regulations instructions or other legislation, adopted by the guideline are identified.
This guideline has been developed to ensure that all Healthcare Facilities are adequately and consistently evaluated for compliance with the standards provided within this guideline.
| 1. PURPOSE | |
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| 1.1 | To govern the management of medical equipment in healthcare facilities licensed by DHCA. |
| 1.2 | To comply with the statutory authorities and associated guidelines described herein, all healthcare facilities should have at least reliability and redundancy in the provision of essential medical equipment. Without such provisions, proprietors risk their duty of care to patient safety associated with operating health facilities. |
| 2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION | |
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| 2.1 | This guideline applies to all healthcare facilities licensed by DHC... |