Physician’s Biomedical Equipment Services was founded in 1997 – Since opening PBES, over twenty years ago, the company has become one of the most highly respected sales, inspections and service brands of biomedical equipment serving free standing healthcare facilities. We help make sure that our customers medical equipment and surgical instruments are safe, accurate and ready for use. We help our customers minimize risks, stay compliant with regulatory requirements and optimize the performance of their medical equipment and surgical instruments.
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Kerry M
Amazing customer service prompt replies and prompt repairs…PBES provides prompt and professional services with extreme attention to detail. Alerting our Center immediately of any equipment problems or concerns.
Melissa C
Comprehensive and thorough, Very Friendly…They made the process very easy and they did a wonderful job.
Deborah H
Dependable, efficient, professional…I am extremely pleased. They are professional.
Zephany M
Great customer service…My overall experience with PBES has been excellent.
Susan R
Excellent customer service. Very prompt and professional…Each quarter they do our maintenance and are very thorough, timely with their reports and professional.
Sandra B
Maintains all my medical electrical devices, finds new product for me and trouble shoots device issues…I’ve used this company over 14 years and every interaction has been professional and on the mark!
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Why have BioMed Equipment Safety Inspections & Testing Performed?
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- Protect your patients, staff and assets.
- Accreditation agencies, regulatory requirements & insurance companies may require safety inspections & testing
- Extend the lifecycle of your equipment
- Quality Assurance, Inventory Control & Asset Management – Know what you have, where it is and what shape it is in
Is BioMed Equipment Safety Inspections & Testing required?
- Regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, as well as prudent practice, makes it essential to maintain a well-documented safety inspection and testing program to ensure that the healthcare facility’s electrically powered medical devices are as free as possible from hazards. Different states and facilities are subject to a variety of requirements from regulatory agencies, accreditation organizations and insurance companies. PBES suggests you confirm with your accrediting affiliations, regulatory agencies and insurance carriers for individual requirements. Following is a BioMed Equipment Safety Inspection & Testing Strategy Worksheet for your review and consideration when developing an equipment management program for your facility.
- BioMed Equipment Safety Inspection & Testing Worksheet.pdf
What are the requirements for BioMed Safety Inspections & Testing?
- According to AAMI (Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) a recognized authority in Biomed Equipment Safety Inspections & Testing:
- Healthcare facilities should identify, in writing, activities and associated frequencies for maintaining, inspecting and testing all medical equipment on their inventory (CAMH EC.02.04.01 EP4)
- Healthcare facilities should establish policies for testing procedures and schedules for patient-care related electrical equipment (NFPA 99 10.5.2.1.1)
- Healthcare organizations should document inspection and maintenance of high-risk medical equipment (CAMH EC.02.04.03 EP 2) and non-high-risk medical equipment (CAMH EC.02.04.03 EP 3)
- Documentation of testing (and associated repairs and modifications) should include at least the date, equipment identification and indication of passing or failing the requirements (NFPA 99 10.5.6.2.1 AND 10.5.6.2.2)
- Different states and facilities are subject to different requirements. PBES suggests you confirm with your accrediting affiliations, regulatory agencies and insurance carriers for individual requirements.
Why choose PBES for your BioMed Safety Inspections & Testing?
- PBES HAS A BEST IN CLASS NET PROMOTER SCORE OF 92 & CUSTOMER RETENTION RATE OF 99%!
- With our systematic, measurable, and traceable processes we can help your facility avoid the likelihood of equipment-related risks, minimize liability of mishaps and incidents, stay compliant with regulatory reporting requirements and control medical equipment & supply costs.
- Our Biomed Safety Inspections & Testing will be performed according to manufacturer recommendations and will satisfy all regulatory agencies including but not limited to (TJC, AHCA, OSHA, FDA, NFPA, AAMI, HRS, AAAHC, AAAAPSF, DOH).
What is included with a BioMed Safety Inspections & Testing Program from PBES?
- A complete audit/inspection of each medical facility that will satisfy regulatory agency standards and manufacturer recommendations. The audits include-
- ESI & PCC of all patient care devices
- Visual inspection of all non-patient care devices
- Asset identification, indexing and cataloging
- Recommendations based on our findings for regulatory compliance and optimal equipment performance.
- Customized Equipment Program Manuals (Hard copy & Digital versions) to meet regulatory agency standards and good practice management demands. The Equipment Program Manuals include:
- A Report Summary
- Policies & Procedures
- Complete & Accurate Equipment Inventory
- Detailed Test Results
- Preferred customer service and pricing on repair services
- BioMed Equipment Safety Inspection & Testing General Equipment Procedures.pdf
PBES Sample Equipment Program Manual and BioMed Equipment Safety Inspections & Testing General Equipment Procedures
- Sample Equipment Program Manual –
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