Objectives
The objectives of this guideline are to:
• Review due diligence considerations for selecting and acquiring medical devices and
equipment
• Define key aspects of an equipment management program and offer risk strategies to
consider when developing such a program
• Discuss the necessary components of a well-defined incident response procedure
• Offer guidance related to responding to equipment recalls and documenting essential
information about medical devices and equipment
• Provide general recommendations for managing risks associated with the operation of
onsite laboratory and radiology equipment
• Review proactive strategies for addressing patient-supplied medical equipment.