If you are on Medicare, it may cover the costs of repairs to home durable medical equipment. Check your policy for specific details and how to place a claim.
If any of your medical equipment requires water, always use distilled water as it is devoid of additives and particulate matter that can cause scale to form on the components.
If the temperature light or low oxygen alarm to your oxygen concentrator has come on, the intake may be blocked or the unit is overheating. Turn it off, remove any obstructions, clean the filters, and let it rest for half an hour or so. If the problem persists, contact an experienced technician.
In addition to being a Founding Father, inventor of bi-focals, printer and other accomplishments, Benjamin Franklin also invented the flexible catheter. In 1752, his brother had a bladder blockage and Ben created one to help him out.
Did you know that electrocardiograph machines have been around for over 100 years? The first one was invented in1903 by William Einthoven. He was finally awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1924 for it.
Improperly calibrated medical devices not only deliver false information, they may also open your practice to litigation if you relied on the data for diagnosis and treatment. All equipment should be checked and recalibrated regularly and repaired or replaced if needed.
Turning off medical equipment when not in use not only helps your medical facility save power, but it also helps to increase the life span of the equipment. It also prevents damage from overheating.
Michael J. Fox has rightly said, “Medical science has proven time and again that when the resources are provided, great progress in the treatment, cure, and prevention of disease can occur.”
Although proper usage, care, and maintenance should keep your medical equipment running properly for several years to come, malfunctions can still occur. When this happens, contact us for quick repairs.
A clean workspace is one of the necessary requirements to ensure that your medical equipment lasts as long as it should. Keep away fluids, food, and flammable substances from your workspace and avoid them getting in contact with your devices.
Devices that indicate a malfunction due to a calibration issue need to be professionally checked and repaired in order to restore it functionality because the precise and delicate nature of the equipment demands it.
Whenever there is a problem with mercury overfilling a sphygmomanometer, or you suspect the mercury is leaking, do not try to repair it yourself. Call us instead.
Choosing the right medical equipment for your healthcare facility is very important as it will affect the overall quality of the medical treatment you are providing. Contact us if any of your medical equipment needs repair or preventive maintenance.
While the first wheelchair patent was issued in 1869 in the U.S., the first lightweight, steel, collapsible wheelchair was actually invented in 1933 by mechanical engineers Herbert Everest and Harry Jennings.
The expense that comes with buying new medical equipment is often quite high. So, if your previous equipment has developed a problem, the better alternative is to call us for repairs. Our experienced technicians will fix it at a fraction of the cost.
The first stethoscope was invented by Dr. Rene Theophile Laennec in 1816. He created the first monaural stethoscope by using a long, rolled paper tube to funnel the sound from a patient's chest to his ear.
“The way that we approach improvement for patient experience measures is to reframe it. The exercise is not to make consumers happy. The exercise is to reduce patient suffering.” - Deirdre Mylod
Neal Asher once said, “If I could time travel into the future, my first port of call would be the point where medical technology is at its best because, like most people on this planet, I have this aversion to dying.”
As a measure to prevent the unexpected breakdown of imaging equipment, it should be regularly cleaned both internally and externally. This includes vacuuming dust out of cabinets and consoles, cleaning fans and filters, and wiping down covers and external components.
One of the basic things to do to ensure that your medical equipment is functioning optimally is to frequently perform routine checks. Carrying out regular inspections help identify possible issues before they become major faults.
“The question for healthcare leaders today is how do we make patient care a fundamentally better experience across the continuum? That includes safety, quality, and service.” - James Merlino
