Expert guides on biomedical equipment maintenance, CMS compliance, and calibration requirements for healthcare facilities across all 50 states.
PCREE testing is federally required for every SNF and it's separate from equipment repair. Here's how the two work together to keep your facility survey-ready, plus a video explainer.
Read More →PCREE testing is a CMS Conditions of Participation requirement for skilled nursing facilities. Learn what it covers, why it matters, and how often it must be done.
7 min read →CMS requires skilled nursing facilities to maintain calibration records for patient care equipment. Learn which equipment, what frequency, and what documentation is required.
8 min read →Biomedical technicians play a critical role in keeping skilled nursing facilities compliant with CMS equipment maintenance requirements. Here's exactly what they do.
6 min read →Patient scale calibration is a CMS compliance requirement for nursing homes. Learn the requirements, frequency, what manufacturers are common, and how to arrange service.
7 min read →Patient lifts must be inspected and load-tested regularly. Learn OSHA and CMS requirements, what inspections cover, and which lift brands are most common in healthcare facilities.
7 min read →Should you repair or replace that broken medical device? Use this framework to make the right financial and clinical decision for your healthcare facility.
6 min read →A written biomedical equipment maintenance program is required by CMS and Joint Commission. Learn what it must include and how to build one that survives scrutiny.
8 min read →Prepare your skilled nursing facility for CMS survey scrutiny of medical equipment maintenance. This checklist covers what surveyors look for and the F-tags involved.
7 min read →PT clinics must calibrate e-stim devices, ultrasound units, and patient scales annually. Learn state licensing requirements, calibration frequency, and how to arrange service.
6 min read →Urgent care facilities need regular maintenance on vital monitors, ultrasound equipment, and other diagnostic devices. Learn what's required and how to stay compliant.
6 min read →NFPA 99 sets the electrical safety testing requirements for healthcare facility equipment. Learn what the standard requires, how it relates to CMS, and which equipment is covered.
7 min read →Oxygen concentrators in nursing homes and medical offices require regular filter changes, flow verification, and annual service. Learn what's required and when to call a technician.
5 min read →Vital sign monitors require annual calibration to ensure clinical accuracy. Learn what calibration covers, how often it's needed, and how to document it for CMS surveys.
6 min read →Electrotherapeutic (e-stim) devices need regular calibration and eventual repair. Learn common failure modes, when to repair vs. replace, and how to arrange service.
5 min read →Biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) service and repair medical devices in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Learn about the career, CBET certification, and how to join our network.
5 min read →Annual service contracts range from $4,000 to $50,000+ depending on facility size and scope. Here's what drives cost, typical ranges by bed count, and questions to ask before signing.
8 min read →The in-house BMET vs. outsourced service trade-off depends on facility size, equipment complexity, and budget. Here's the decision framework for SNFs of every size.
9 min read →Arjo patient lifts require annual inspection covering structural assessment, load testing, and PCREE electrical safety testing. Here's what the inspection covers and how to produce survey-ready documentation.
7 min read →Welch Allyn monitors require annual calibration including NIBP accuracy verification, SpO2 check, and NFPA 99 electrical safety testing. The complete service guide for SNF compliance officers.
7 min read →PT equipment calibration requirements vary by state licensing board. This guide covers federal baseline rules, key state-specific requirements in CA, TX, FL, and NY, and documentation best practices.
9 min read →IV pumps require annual PM, flow accuracy verification, alarm testing, and PCREE electrical safety testing. What CMS requires, common repair scenarios, and repair vs. replace guidance.
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