Adhere to Regulatory Standards: Compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines is non-negotiable. Clinics must stay updated with local and national standards, ensuring their equipment and practices meet these requirements.

Maintain Accurate Records: Clinics should maintain detailed records of all maintenance and calibration activities. This documentation should include the dates of service, the type of maintenance performed, and the results of calibration tests. These records are vital for audits and ensuring ongoing compliance.

Regular Training: Staff must be adequately trained in the use of all medical equipment. Regular training sessions should be conducted to keep staff updated on the latest best practices and any new equipment introduced to the clinic.

Prompt Issue Reporting: Any issues with equipment should be reported immediately. Clinics must have a protocol in place for addressing equipment malfunctions to minimise downtime and ensure patient safety.

Daily Checks: Perform daily listening checks before using the audiometer to ensure it is functioning correctly. This includes checking the headphones and ensuring there are no distortions in the sound.

Routine Calibration: Audiometers should be calibrated at least annually by a qualified technician. Calibration involves verifying the accuracy of the device’s output levels and frequency settings against a known standard.

Environmental Conditions: Ensure the testing environment is quiet and free from any background noise that could affect the accuracy of audiometric tests.

Record Keeping: Maintain logs of all daily checks, routine maintenance, and calibration activities. Ensure these logs are easily accessible for review and audit purposes.

Daily Calibration Checks: Perform a calibration check each day before use. This typically involves using a calibration syringe to ensure the spirometer is measuring volume accurately.

Regular Maintenance: Clean and disinfect the spirometer regularly according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. This helps prevent cross-contamination and ensures accurate measurements.

Annual Calibration: Have the spirometer calibrated annually by a certified professional. This ensures the device remains accurate and reliable.

Training: Ensure all staff using the spirometer are trained in its operation, maintenance, and calibration procedures.

Documentation: Keep detailed records of all maintenance and calibration activities, including the dates and results of calibration checks.

Pre-Use Checks: Conduct pre-use checks to ensure the breathalyser is functioning correctly. This may include checking the battery level and ensuring the device is clean and free from obstructions.

Calibration Frequency: Breathalysers should be calibrated every six months or as recommended by the manufacturer. Calibration ensures the device provides accurate readings of blood alcohol content (BAC).

Cleaning and Maintenance: Regularly clean the breathalyser according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Replace mouthpieces and other consumables as required to maintain hygiene and accuracy.

Certified Calibration: Use certified calibration services to ensure the breathalyser’s accuracy. This typically involves using known concentration gas mixtures to test and adjust the device.

Record Keeping: Maintain a log of all calibration and maintenance activities. This should include the date, type of service performed, and the name of the technician who performed the calibration.