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Biomedical & Patient Area Testing Checklist / Template (Australia)

A. Biomedical Equipment Testing (AS/NZS 3551)

TaskFrequencyResponsibleReferenceComplete (✔)
Maintain asset register (model, serial no., location)OngoingFacility/biomed managerAS/NZS 3551 4.3
Identify patient-connected devicesOngoingBiomedical staff4.2.2
Visual inspection for damage, wear, cablesEach testTechnician4.4
Earth continuity testAnnually (or per risk)Technician4.5
Leakage current testAnnuallyTechnician4.5.2
Insulation resistance testAnnuallyTechnician4.5.3
Functional testAnnuallyTechnician4.6
Calibration verificationAnnually / per manufacturerCalibration service4.7
Record results and tag equipmentEach testTechnician4.8
Non-conforming equipment isolated & reportedAs neededBiomedical staff5.2
Maintain calibration & service certificatesOngoingFacility manager6.1

B. Patient Treatment Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003:2018)

TaskFrequencyResponsibleReferenceComplete (✔)
Identify patient treatment areasInitial / changesFacility managerClause 1.4
Classify area (Body or Cardiac Protected)Initial / redesignElectrical engineerClause 1.5
Verify socket outlet type, circuit separation, labellingCommissioningLicensed electricianClause 2.2
Earth continuity test (all outlets)AnnuallyElectrician or technicianClause 3.3.3
Insulation resistance testAnnuallyElectrician or technicianClause 3.3.4
RCD test and trip-time verification6-monthlyElectrician or technicianClause 3.3.5
Verify equipotential bonding conductorsAnnuallyElectrician or technicianClause 2.6
Check patient area signage (Body/Cardiac Protected)AnnuallyFacility staffClause 2.8
Maintain “Statement of Conformity” recordsOngoingFacility managerAppendix F
Re-certify after any electrical modificationAs neededLicensed contractorClause 4.1

C. Documentation & Compliance

RecordLocationRetention
Biomedical test reportsAsset management system / folder7 years
Calibration certificatesVendor or internal register7 years
Patient area inspection certificatesElectrical safety folder7 years
Tags/labels on equipmentVisible on deviceUntil next test
Accreditation/audit summaryQA/Compliance folderOngoing

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

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