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.