OR Safety and Preventive Maintenance
ESU 115 focuses on the fundamental principles of electrical safety within the operating room environment, specifically concerning electrosurgical units (ESUs) and related equipment. Students will delve into the causes and prevention of electrical hazards, common fire risks in the OR, and best practices for mitigation. The curriculum covers comprehensive preventive maintenance procedures for various OR devices, including inspection, calibration, and performance verification. Emphasis is placed on understanding and implementing regulatory standards, proper use of test equipment, and meticulous documentation of all service activities to ensure patient and staff safety, operational reliability, and compliance. Hands-on labs will reinforce theoretical concepts, preparing students for real-world service technician responsibilities.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Introduction to OR Electrical Safety and Regulatory Standards","Week 2: Principles of Electrosurgery and Device Classification","Week 3: Electrical Safety Fundamentals: Isolation, Grounding, and Leakage Current","Week 4: Lab: Basic Electrical Safety Measurements and Test Equipment Usage","Week 5: Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) Operation and Common Modalities","Week 6: Operating Room Fire Hazards: Causes, Prevention, and Response","Week 7: Preventive Maintenance Planning and Scheduling for OR Equipment","Week 8: Midterm Review Lab: ESU Inspection, Safety Testing, and Troubleshooting","Week 9: Inspection and Maintenance of Non-ESU OR Electrical Equipment","Week 10: Performance Verification and Calibration Procedures","Week 11: Lab: Advanced ESU Performance Testing and Parameter Adjustment","Week 12: Documentation Standards: Service Reports, Work Orders, and Compliance","Week 13: Risk Management and Incident Reporting for OR Equipment","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive OR Equipment Assessment"]