Who We Are
Biomedical Equipment Inspection
Physician’s Biomedical Equipment Services (PBES) was established in 1997. For over 25 years, PBES has evolved into a highly respected entity in the field of biomedical equipment inspections, sales, and services, particularly catering to free-standing healthcare facilities.
Our primary goal is to ensure that our clients’ medical equipment and surgical instruments maintain the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and operational readiness. We assist our clients in minimizing risks, adhering to regulatory requirements, and optimizing the performance of their medical equipment and surgical instruments.
What We do
Our Services
BioMedical Equipment Inspection
Ensuring the safety of your patients and staff is crucial for the success of your organization. At Physicians Biomedical Equipment Services (PBES), we specialize in conducting thorough inspections, tests, and certifications to guarantee that your medical equipment and surgical instruments are safe, precise, and prepared for use.
BioMedical Equipment Sales
PBES represents market leading brands and offers New, Biomedically Reconditioned & Pre-Owned Medical Equipment. We help our customers select the right equipment based on their needs, specialty, practice size and budget. We also carry a full line of accessories and supplies for all medical equipment.
BioMedical Equipment Service
Physicians Biomedical Equipment Services (PBES) is dedicated to servicing and repairing medical equipment to ensure it is patient-ready. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and functionality in all medical devices, providing peace of mind to healthcare providers and patients alike.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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).
- 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