Inspection, Regulations and Compliance

Students in PMD 195 will gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape governing patient monitoring and defibrillation equipment. The curriculum emphasizes adherence to industry standards, including electrical safety protocols and preventative maintenance requirements. Key topics include understanding the framework for healthcare facilities, performing comprehensive equipment inspections, maintaining meticulous service documentation, and navigating the complexities of incident reporting and recalls. Through practical exercises and case studies, students will develop the skills necessary to ensure equipment reliability, patient safety, and institutional compliance, preparing them for the rigorous demands of healthcare technology management. This course is essential for technicians responsible for equipment readiness and regulatory preparedness.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

PMD 101 PMD 105 PMD 110 PMD 115

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Regulatory Compliance and Healthcare Standardslecture

02Lesson 2: Overview of Essential Safety Standards for Healthcare Facilitieslecture

03Lesson 3: Electrical Safety Principles and Testing Fundamentalslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Electrical Safety Testing of Medical Equipmentlab

05Lesson 5: Performance Testing and Calibration for Patient Monitorslecture

06Lesson 6: Performance Testing and Calibration for Defibrillatorslecture

07Lesson 7: Preventative Maintenance Strategies and Documentation Best Practiceslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Preventative Maintenance Procedures & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Quality Management Systems and Service Record Keepinglecture

10Lesson 10: Equipment Lifecycle Management: From Acquisition to Decommissioninglecture

11Hands-on Lab: Comprehensive Equipment Inspection and Audit Preparationlab

12Lesson 12: Incident Reporting, Risk Management, and Equipment Recallslecture

13Lesson 13: Readiness Strategies for Regulatory Inspections and Auditslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Developing a Compliance and Inspection Programassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Regulatory Compliance and Healthcare Standards","Week 2: Lesson 2: Overview of Essential Safety Standards for Healthcare Facilities","Week 3: Lesson 3: Electrical Safety Principles and Testing Fundamentals","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Electrical Safety Testing of Medical Equipment","Week 5: Lesson 5: Performance Testing and Calibration for Patient Monitors","Week 6: Lesson 6: Performance Testing and Calibration for Defibrillators","Week 7: Lesson 7: Preventative Maintenance Strategies and Documentation Best Practices","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Preventative Maintenance Procedures & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Quality Management Systems and Service Record Keeping","Week 10: Lesson 10: Equipment Lifecycle Management: From Acquisition to Decommissioning","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Comprehensive Equipment Inspection and Audit Preparation","Week 12: Lesson 12: Incident Reporting, Risk Management, and Equipment Recalls","Week 13: Lesson 13: Readiness Strategies for Regulatory Inspections and Audits","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Developing a Compliance and Inspection Program"]