Safe equipment: a matter of selection and detection.
Medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment is a staple of all hospitals. Unfortunately, these devices are also the source of a number of legal problems, including the need for "keeping up with the Joneses" in purchasing equipment, proper selection, and detecting and reporting malfunctions. The medical staff's role in regard to these issues is discussed.
D000056:Accident Prevention; D003657:Decision Making; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D006075:Governing Board; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D012449:Safety