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Here is some sample content from Reporting Equipment Malfunction:

	POLICY: When equipment malfunctions, the following reporting procedure will be followed. PROCEDURE: Reporting of equipment malfunctions or maintenance will be divided into the following two 2 categories: Patient Care Equipment Nonpatient Care Equipment The Engineering Department will be called for patient care equipment and nonpatient care equipment. Equipment Malfunctions - Patient Care Equipment: When a malfunction is evident, the following steps shall be taken: Double-check procedure techniques to ascertain whether there is a true malfunction or a procedural error. If the...
Second excerpt:
	...Notify . Let them know equipment is malfunctioning and get an estimate of the time before repair can be completed and/or if replacement is available. Check the Service Request Form for the phone numbers for repair service or a possible electrical safety problem. Equipment Malfunction - Nonpatient Care Equipment: When a malfunction occurs with any nonpatient care equipment excluding Clinical Laboratory, the following steps shall be taken: Complete a Service Request Form and...