PBES evaluates applicable medical equipment for physical defects, grounding or protective-earth concerns, accessible current, patient leakage, functional condition, and other electrical-safety factors based on the equipment and scope of service.
The tests performed and evaluation criteria used may vary based on equipment construction, applied-part classification, manufacturer instructions, applicable standards, facility policy, test condition, and governing requirements.
At a glance
The problem
Facilities often ask for a single universal electrical-safety report. In practice, the tests that apply, the way they are performed, and the criteria used depend on the equipment, its applied parts, the manufacturer's service information, and the applicable standard.
PBES focuses on inspecting the equipment appropriately for its construction and use, and on producing a record that clearly reflects what was inspected, how, and what the outcome was.
The tests performed and evaluation criteria used may vary based on equipment construction, applied-part classification, manufacturer instructions, applicable standards, facility policy, test condition, and governing requirements.
Common issues
Not every check applies to every device. Scope is determined by the equipment and the service agreement.
Review of the device, enclosure, and accessible parts for damage or wear.
Inspection of cord, plug, connector, and enclosure condition.
Continuity testing where applicable to the equipment.
Measurement where applicable to the equipment.
Where applicable, based on applied parts and governing procedure.
Where applicable, based on the applied-part classification confirmed from equipment markings and documentation.
Appropriate to the device and scope of service.
Identification of failed or questionable equipment and corrective-action recommendations.
Our approach
A disciplined sequence, delivered the same way on every device — so your team gets consistent service and consistent documentation through TESSA.
Capture symptoms, error codes, history, and how the problem is affecting the workflow.
Confirm make, model, serial, and control number so the record ties back to the right device.
Visual inspection plus operational testing appropriate for the equipment and reported issue.
Based on manufacturer guidance and service findings, isolate the probable cause or next step.
Adjustments, cleaning, wear-part replacement, or clear repair recommendations when parts and scope allow.
Post-service verification and a clean written report you can hand to an administrator or surveyor.
TESSA · The PBES advantage
PBES records the equipment inspected, test or inspection performed, measured results where applicable, findings, outcome, and corrective action. Documentation varies according to the equipment, service scope, and customer requirements.
TESSA — Technical Equipment Support and Service Assistant — is how PBES organizes equipment records, service history, PM status, and repair follow-up for the facilities we serve.
Documentation
TESSA helps PBES produce clean, consistent service documentation — the record your administrators, biomed program, and surveyors expect to see.
Example: reported issue evaluated, functional testing performed, findings and recommendations documented for facility records.
Example layout · anonymized for demonstration
Case studies
Documented repairs from PBES technicians — reported issue, root cause, resolution, and verification.
Related PBES services
Per-outlet receptacle testing and documentation for patient-care areas.
Annual NFPA 80 fire and smoke door assembly inspections, per door.
Manufacturer-aligned PM to reduce downtime.
Inventory, service history, PM and repair visibility.
Facilities served
Service area
PBES supports single-location practices and multi-site healthcare groups in 27 states, coast to coast. Same team, same standards, wherever your facilities are.
See full coverageFAQ
Scope depends on the equipment and the service agreement. An inspection may include visual and physical review, power cord and enclosure review, protective-earth or grounding continuity, enclosure or touch current, patient leakage, applied-part testing, and functional verification — as applicable to the device.
No. The tests performed and evaluation criteria used may vary based on equipment construction, applied-part classification, manufacturer instructions, applicable standards, facility policy, test condition, and governing requirements.
The applied-part classification is confirmed from equipment markings, manufacturer documentation, service information, and the governing test procedure. The device name alone does not determine the classification.
Equipment with an unacceptable result or unsafe physical condition is documented and managed according to the finding, facility policy, and service scope. This may include removing the device from clinical use, repair, additional evaluation, retesting, replacement, or retirement.
PBES produces documentation of what was inspected, how, and what the outcome was. Whether a facility's overall program meets a specific surveyor or accreditor requirement depends on the facility's program, adopted codes, and authority having jurisdiction. PBES does not certify facility compliance.
PBES supports outpatient healthcare organizations including ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices, community health centers, diagnostic facilities, laboratories, and other applicable care environments. Requirements can vary between facility types.
See the PBES resource at /resources/aami-es1 — Learn how electrical-safety test methods and applicable limits can vary.
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PBES inspects applicable medical equipment and documents findings, measured results, corrective actions, and service outcomes based on the equipment and scope of work.
