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    REMOTE HEALTH ATLAS Section 11: QUALITY ASSURANCE AMBULANCE CLINICAL EQUIPMENT

    Developed by: Quality & Safety Team Page 2 Reviewed: Jan 06, Nov 07, Nov 08, Jan 11,

    Endorsed by: Quality & Safety Manager

    Release Date: December 2005 Next Review: January 2014

    - working order / maintenance needs

    - oxygen levels

    The date the check is performed should be recorded on the Essential Checks Form.

    4.2 Maintenance

    Regular maintenance of the ambulance stretcher is required. Stretchers are to be cleaned withwarm soapy water and dried well. A graphite or lithium base lubricant is to be applied tomoveable points following cleaning. Full servicing by a technician may be required annuallydependent on the condition of the stretcher. Poorly performing stretchers are an OccupationalHealth and Safety risk.

    Oxygen regulators and twin-o-vacs require annual maintenance. This is of particularimportance in dusty environments.

    Additional clinical equipment requires regular maintenance as recommended by themanufacturer.

    4.3 Cleaning

    Clinical equipment should be protected from dust where possible or cleaned regularly.

    Equipment used to deliver oxygen and suction should be contained in a dust proof bag wherepossible.

    Hot soapy water is recommended for cleaning. Body fluid spills should be cleaned with ableach solution and Standard Precautions andAdditional Precautions observed as required.

    4.4 Securing Equipment within the Ambulance

    Equipment within the Ambulance is to be secured so as to prevent potential injury tooccupants.

    - Oxygen cylinders are to be secured in a professionally fitted oxygen cylinder bracket

    - Stretchers are to be professionally fitted with floor tracks and safety catch

    - Scoop stretchers carried within the ambulance routinely, are to have a professionally

    fitted bracket- Additional clinical equipment carried in the ambulance is to be secured appropriately

    4.5 Contents

    SeeAmbulance Clinical Equipment - Contents for the minimum standard of clinical equipmentto be maintained in the ambulance. Stock levels are to be to be kept to a minimum.

    Where additional clinical equipment is currently fitted in an ambulance, health centre staff areto include that extra clinical equipment into the weekly checking routine.

    5. Forms

    Essential Checks Form

    Vehicles Quality Returns Form

    6. References and Supporting Documents

    Related Atlas Items:

    Additional Precautions Quality Assurance Folder - Overview

    Emergency Vehicles Standard Precautions

    Essential Checks Vehicles Quality Returns

    Maintenance & Repairs of Clinical Equipment

    Ambulance Clinical Equipment - Contents

    Quality Assurance Returns FlowchartAccounting and Property Manual - Section 12 Transport

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