Each of the standards cited has associated standards that provide details regarding
implementation of the management plans. For example, Standard EC.1.6 requires
hospitals to develop a medical equipment management plan. Standard EC.2.6 requires
hospitals to implement the medical equipment management plan. Standard
EC.2.10.3 requires medical equipment used in hospitals to be maintained, tested, and
inspected. Table 1 illustrates the relationships among the JCAHO Environment of Care
standards.