A. Biomedical Equipment Testing (AS/NZS 3551)
| Task | Frequency | Responsible | Reference | Complete (✔) |
| Maintain asset register (model, serial no., location) | Ongoing | Facility/biomed manager | AS/NZS 3551 4.3 | |
| Identify patient-connected devices | Ongoing | Biomedical staff | 4.2.2 | |
| Visual inspection for damage, wear, cables | Each test | Technician | 4.4 | |
| Earth continuity test | Annually (or per risk) | Technician | 4.5 | |
| Leakage current test | Annually | Technician | 4.5.2 | |
| Insulation resistance test | Annually | Technician | 4.5.3 | |
| Functional test | Annually | Technician | 4.6 | |
| Calibration verification | Annually / per manufacturer | Calibration service | 4.7 | |
| Record results and tag equipment | Each test | Technician | 4.8 | |
| Non-conforming equipment isolated & reported | As needed | Biomedical staff | 5.2 | |
| Maintain calibration & service certificates | Ongoing | Facility manager | 6.1 |
B. Patient Treatment Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003:2018)
| Task | Frequency | Responsible | Reference | Complete (✔) |
| Identify patient treatment areas | Initial / changes | Facility manager | Clause 1.4 | |
| Classify area (Body or Cardiac Protected) | Initial / redesign | Electrical engineer | Clause 1.5 | |
| Verify socket outlet type, circuit separation, labelling | Commissioning | Licensed electrician | Clause 2.2 | |
| Earth continuity test (all outlets) | Annually | Electrician or technician | Clause 3.3.3 | |
| Insulation resistance test | Annually | Electrician or technician | Clause 3.3.4 | |
| RCD test and trip-time verification | 6-monthly | Electrician or technician | Clause 3.3.5 | |
| Verify equipotential bonding conductors | Annually | Electrician or technician | Clause 2.6 | |
| Check patient area signage (Body/Cardiac Protected) | Annually | Facility staff | Clause 2.8 | |
| Maintain “Statement of Conformity” records | Ongoing | Facility manager | Appendix F | |
| Re-certify after any electrical modification | As needed | Licensed contractor | Clause 4.1 |
C. Documentation & Compliance
| Record | Location | Retention |
| Biomedical test reports | Asset management system / folder | 7 years |
| Calibration certificates | Vendor or internal register | 7 years |
| Patient area inspection certificates | Electrical safety folder | 7 years |
| Tags/labels on equipment | Visible on device | Until next test |
| Accreditation/audit summary | QA/Compliance folder | Ongoing |
D. Training & Awareness
- Conduct staff refresher training annually
- Ensure awareness of patient area zones and signage
- Maintain up-to-date SOPs for fault reporting and isolation