Inspection, Regulations and Compliance
This course delves into the critical aspects of inspecting, regulating, and maintaining compliance for medical gas and vacuum systems. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the primary safety standards governing these systems, including current electrical safety testing requirements for medical equipment. Emphasis will be placed on preparing healthcare facilities for inspections by regulatory bodies. Practical skills will be developed in maintaining accurate service and maintenance records, understanding product recalls, and implementing proper incident reporting procedures. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on exercises, students will be equipped to ensure patient safety and operational integrity, adhering strictly to industry best practices and regulatory mandates.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Gas and Vacuum System Regulations","Week 2: Lesson 2: NFPA 99: Fundamentals and Scope for Medical Gas Systems","Week 3: Lesson 3: NFPA 99: Source Equipment and Distribution System Requirements","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Interpreting NFPA 99 Drawings and System Schematics","Week 5: Lesson 5: Electrical Safety Testing for Medical Gas System Components","Week 6: Lesson 6: Joint Commission and CMS: Inspection Readiness and Compliance Strategies","Week 7: Lesson 7: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly System Inspections and Documentation","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Performing Level 1 Inspections & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Annual and Biennial System Testing and Verification Procedures","Week 10: Lesson 10: Maintenance Records: Creation, Retention, and Audit Preparation","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Simulating a Regulatory Inspection and Documentation Audit","Week 12: Lesson 12: Product Recalls: Identification, Notification, and Remediation","Week 13: Lesson 13: Incident Reporting and Root Cause Analysis for System Failures","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Compliance Audit and Remediation Plan"]