Preventative Maintenance
Facility Layout and Physical Environment
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3m 30s
Your equipment must be inspected by a biomedical engineer / preventative maintenance. Make sure you have a written agreement (contract) and record the frequency of visits. Make sure you obtain a complete equipment list from the vendor and service report on each piece of equipment.
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