Question

Write a detailed report on maintenance service contract under ministry of health for getinge autoclaves in 15 different hospitals/sites, it should indicate work done on individual devices to date, spare parts consumed and service schedule per device, status of each device and any pending work, recommendations if any by service provider on dysfunctional devices and product/device training certification of technical person responsible for repair and maintenance of equipment. The contract in on year 2 and services done every 6months

Answer 1

It is important to maintain the function of the equipment for quality health services..Ministry of health maintained officials from states to handle appropriate mechanism to keep the equipment remain functional..Maintenance service contract mission include equipment used to provide health care services to patients ,it should be safe,efficient,effective,reliable and long lasting..The process of fresh maintenance contract equipment should be initiated in 3 months before the expiring the warranty period,particular organization finance department incharge for the renewal of contract in advance for equipment remains functional and downtime it minimized..The service provider should be in the city limits..If costly equipment are not covered under maintenance contract (CMC) then it should be insured,so that if any breakdown occurs the expenditure can be claimed from insurance provider..
Proper maintenance of equipment is must for extend life and prevent failure..it should include special activities like lubrication,calibration,cleaning or replacing parts..Planned preventive maintenance is a statutory requirement for medical equipment..Breakdown maintenance should be reported to the manufacturer for maintenance of the equipment as soon as possible..Manufacturer incharge for replacing the part and maintenance of the equipment,it should be maintained on record with all necessary requirement..Periodic evaluation important for quality of performance to beneficiaries and judicious use of resources..training for technical staff and user is a continuous process it is not a one time activity..Some equipment used for teaching and research purpose,it is expected that guidelines should be followed for achieving objectives and mission..