5.5
The laboratory develops, implements, and documents a program to manage laboratory equipment and
medical technology.
The program identifies how laboratory equipment and medical technology are selected and acquired.
There is a documented inventory of all laboratory equipment and medical technology.
Laboratory equipment and medical technology are inspected and tested whennew and according to
age, use, and manufacturers’ recommendations thereafter and the inspections are documented.
Laboratory equipment and medical technology are calibrated and maintained according to
manufacturers’ recommendations, and the calibration and maintenance are documented.
The hospital has a system in place for monitoring and acting on laboratory equipment and medical
technology hazard notices, recalls, reportable incidents, problems, and failures.