S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.1400.1403

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

Section 61-91.1400.1403 - Preventive Maintenance of Life Support Equipment (II)

A. A written preventive maintenance program shall be developed and implemented for all life support equipment, to include, but not be limited to:

1. Patient monitoring equipment;

2. Isolated electrical systems;

3. Patient ground systems; and

4. Medical gas systems.

B. This equipment shall be calibrated, if applicable, and/or tested at periodic intervals, but not less than annually, to insure proper operation. After repairs and/or alterations are made to any equipment or system, thorough testing for proper operation shall be accomplished prior to returning it to service. (I)

C. Records shall be maintained on all life support equipment to indicate its history of testing and maintenance.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.1400.1403

Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015; State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/28/2024.