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From now until the January 2004 JCAHO Survey, a weekly on-line "Ask Yourself" article series will be available at www.bwhpikenotes.org It is important for all staff to familiarize themselves with the content of these articles and to be prepared to answer related questions from a JCAHO Surveyor during the Survey.
This Week:ASK YOURSELF: How does BWH ensure the thousands of medical devices used every day at BWH are functioning properly and safe for patient use?
The BWH Medical Equipment Management Committee, led by Biomedical Engineering (BME) provides oversight and establishes policies (the BWH Medical Equipment Management Plan) for the safe and appropriate use of medical equipment.
Visit www.bwhpikenotes.org/jcaho/default.cfm#coundown to learn more about this topic and any other “Countdown to JCAHO” article as mentioned in other issues of BWH Bulletin.