Equipment Care

Question 1

Why does equipment fail? (6)

Answer 1

• Age, or other slow deterioration
• Wear and tear
• Neglect, damage or misuse
• Inadequate level of operator skill
• Poor servicing, maintenance or standards of inspection
• Defects

Question 2

What is meant by ‘equipment care’?

Answer 2

Equipment care means ensuring all equipment is clean, serviceable and that all staff are confident in its use

Question 3

What are the basic principles of equipment care? (5)

Answer 3

• Commitment
• Correct usage
• Tools, equipment & documentation
• Understand its purpose
• Understand consequences of poor practice

Question 4

What are the responsibilities of an equipment user? (3)

Answer 4

• Fault reporting
• Competency & training
• Pre, during and post use checks using an MOD FORM 373

Question 5

How frequently do we cheek equipment? (4)

Answer 5

• Daily pre and post-use checks while in use
• Monthly/ weekly checks when not in use
• Practice manager weekly 10% snap inspections
• 6 monthly Mandatory Equipment Inspections (MEIs)

Question 6

List the 4 lines of equipment support (4)

Answer 6

1st Line - Departments
2nd Line - MDSS
3rd Line - MDSS/ Defence Support Agencies (DSA)
4th Lins - Contract Holder

Question 7

Why is fault reporting important? (6)

Answer 7

• Prevent the fault from worsening
• Allow for timely repair
• Reduce the possibility of accidents
• Improve clinical effectiveness
• Reduce repair costs
• Reduce the risk of legal action against MOD

Question 8

Are equipment fault reporting and equipment failure reporting the same process? (1)

Answer 8

No. Failure reporting is for when the equipment has prematurely failed.

Question 9

Which FMED is a Maintenance Request Form? (1)

Answer 9

FMED 993

Question 10

Which FMED is an Infection Clearance Certificate? (1)

Answer 10

FMED 767

Question 11

What is an FMED 993 used for? (1)

Answer 11

It’s a Maintenance Request Form

Question 12

What is an FMED 767 used for? (1)

Answer 12

It’s an Infection Prevention Certificate

Question 13

What is the purpose of an Equipment Care Inspection (ECI)? (3)

Answer 13

• Reports on the effectiveness of the medical centres equipment care and management systems
• Recommends improvements where necessary
• Ensures compliance

Question 14

What is included in an ECI Warning Order?

Answer 14

• Assessment Matrix
• Unit Preparation Guide
• Unit Confirmation Form