Testing, Safety and Preventive Maintenance
BED 115 provides a foundational understanding of electrical safety, mechanical integrity, and preventive maintenance specific to hospital beds and patient lifts. Students will learn to perform critical electrical safety tests, conduct thorough entrapment checks, and interpret and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules. The course emphasizes the importance of accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and efficient troubleshooting workflows to diagnose and resolve common issues. Practical, hands-on lab sessions reinforce theoretical concepts, preparing students to competently service and maintain these vital patient care devices, ensuring optimal patient safety and equipment longevity in healthcare environments.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Introduction to Medical Device Safety and Regulations","Week 2: Fundamentals of Electricity for Medical Devices","Week 3: Electrical Safety Testing Principles and Standards","Week 4: Lab: Electrical Safety Testing Practical","Week 5: Grounding and Leakage Current Testing Techniques","Week 6: Functional Testing of Electrical Components and Controls","Week 7: Introduction to Patient Entrapment Hazards and Standards","Week 8: Lab: Entrapment Zone Measurement and Assessment (Midterm Review Lab)","Week 9: Developing and Implementing PM Schedules for Beds and Lifts","Week 10: Inspection and Maintenance of Mechanical Systems","Week 11: Lab: PM Procedures for Beds and Lifts","Week 12: Documentation, Record Keeping, and Reporting","Week 13: Troubleshooting Workflows and Diagnostic Approaches","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Device Assessment"]