Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: General Procedures
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Preventive Maintenance
WARNING:
Only facility-authorized personnel should perform preventive
maintenance on the Isolette® Infant Incubator. Preventive maintenance
performed by unauthorized personnel could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
WARNING:
Make sure that the oxygen supply to the incubator is turned off and that
the incubator is disconnected from the oxygen supply when performing
maintenance procedures. A fire and explosion hazard exists when
performing maintenance procedures in an oxygen-enriched
environment.
The Isolette® Infant Incubator requires an effective maintenance
program. We recommend that you perform annual preventive
maintenance (PM) and testing for Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) to help ensure a long, operative life
for the Isolette® Infant Incubator. PM will minimize downtime due to
excessive wear.
The following PM process guides you through a normal PM procedure
on the Isolette® Infant Incubator. During this PM process, check each
item on the schedule, and make the necessary adjustments.
Follow the PM schedule with the corresponding PM checklist. This
checklist is designed to keep a running maintenance history and
subsequent repair costs for one Isolette® Infant Incubator. However,
your facility can modify this checklist or design another to fit your needs.
Two effective ways to reduce downtime and ensure the patient remains
comfortable are keeping close records and maintaining the Isolette®
Infant Incubator.