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mod 5 electric care
electric equipment upkeep
Question | Answer |
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The use of electrical equipment can be a potential hazard to | both the therapist and the patient. |
Utilize experts to conduct routine inspections to | ensure that you meet or exceed all local, state, and federal operation standards. |
Never use a piece of electrical equipment until | you have a complete understanding of all aspects of its operation. |
Have routine scheduled service on all | electrical equipment at or before the manufacturerʼs suggested service dates. |
Have repairs performed | immediately after the identification of a potential problem. |
Conduct routine inspections of all | electrical equipment to identify potential problems. |
Display electrical equipment operation manuals | in an accessible location for staff members to use as a resource. |
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a device designed to | cut off electrical supply to a piece of equipment if it detects any form of leakage or ground-fault. |
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) prevents a staff member or patient from | becoming a ground-fault for electrical current resulting in harmful or deadly injuries. |
Electrical outlets have | three-prong GFCI outlets |
Line-powered equipment has a testing | seal (maximum leakage of a current < 1 mA) |
Never use | an extension cord |
Unplug all line-powered equipment | at the end of each day |
A sticker should be placed on equipment | noting the last inspection/maintenance |
Keep an updated log for all equipment | used in the physical therapy department |