Surveyors expect documented, risk-based maintenance aligned to manufacturer guidance, or a defensible Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) program. Get compliant and boost uptime.
Compliance Checklist
- Inventory & risk. Classify devices and set PM intervals per OEM guidance or AEM evidence.
- AEM done right. Follow current AAMI AEM principles and document rationale, scope, and outcomes.
- Safety & functional checks. Perform acceptance testing and post-repair verifications (NFPA 99 references).
- Audit trail. Centralize work orders, parts, calibration, and exceptions for easy retrieval during surveys.
Outcome: Higher uptime, safer care, smoother surveys.
Further Reading
- The Joint Commission – Equipment Maintenance Expectations – https://www.jointcommission.org
- AAMI – AEM Guidance & HTM Best Practices – https://www.aami.org
- NFPA 99 – Health Care Facilities Code (overview) – https://www.nfpa.org
Get compliant and boost uptime!