Maintenance Plan for Trainers, Manikins, and Equipment

After each use:

  • Wipe down all manikins and low fidelity skills trainers to remove all adhesives, moulage, and markings.
  • Drain all fluids and the flush tubing system.
  • Top off all fluids as needed.
  • Clean and disinfect all American Heart Association (AHA) course materials (masks, valves) in conjunction with AHA guidelines.
  • Assessed all task trainers, manikins and medical equipment for obvious damage, leaks, necessary part replacements, and cleanliness.
  • If not in use or scheduled to be used, once wiped, drained and dried, store in the appropriate area.
  • Check the supply of sheets, replace them as needed.
  • Change dirty/wet linen and clothing.
  • Set aside course disposables to be inventoried by senior tech.
  • Once inventoried, unused disposables should be returned to storage.
  • Power off simulators, PCs and wall monitors.

Weekly:

  • Clean and inspect all equipment.
  • Wipe down skin/covers.
  • Remove any adhesive, moulage or markings left on the skin.
  • Calibrate all sensors and monitors (including VR systems.)
  • Turn on and test all electronic devices, check/replace batteries as needed.
  • Run associated programs that control equipment.
  • Drain all fluids and the flush tubing system.
  • Top off all fluids as needed.
  • Add antifungal agents as needed.
  • Change dirty/wet linen and clothing.

Monthly:

  • Inspect (and if needed, replace) all disposable parts.
  • Assess for wear and tear that might need major work or factory service.

Annually:

  • Preventative maintenance package completed by the respective vendor.

As Needed:

  • Contact vendor for onsite maintenance or verbal/written guidance if equipment issue is unable to be successfully resolved by tech.