Re: [bmelist] AS3003 and Nursing homes.

[Trevor Riessen]

Hi Ray
One thing we are finding up here, is that we are cautious in deciding 
classifications of areas based on the label given by the architect, builder etc 
(eg; nursing home - 'Day room').
It is our policy to always get back to basics and apply 1.4.17 from 3003:2011 
"is it intended that LV Medical Electrical Equipment will be used on patients 
in this area"? If unclear we ask for a written statement from the location 
owner, not the electrician or builder, as they seem to always take the path of 
least resistance. We educate them and give them the definitions according to 
standards, but if the decision is not clear to us as consultant/certifies, we 
allow them to decide. Ultimately it is the owner who will hold the 
responsibility and risk with the clinical use of the area

To help with this decision, we often refer back to the definition of Medical 
Electrical Equipment in 3200.1.0, as it is not as broad as some people think.

Hope this helps.

Trevor Riessen
(Managing Director/Biomedical Engineering Consultant)
Medical Equipment Management Australia PL
"A Quality Northern Territory Company"

On 8 Aug 2016, at 7:46 AM, Ray Bowles 
mailto:bowles...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hello Biomeds.

Apart from the big question as to whether Nursing Homes should have been  
caught up in this standard in the first place, my question relates to specific 
areas in Nursing Homes such as Day Rooms and Dining Rooms. My view is that 
these areas do not require Body Protection as they are not intended as  
treatment areas.

Welcome others views.

Thanks

Ray Bowles
0407322037
Tatura, Vic

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[bmelist] AS3003 and Nursing homes.

[Ray Bowles]

Hello Biomeds.

Apart from the big question as to whether Nursing Homes should have been  
caught up in this standard in the first place, my question relates to specific 
areas in Nursing Homes such as Day Rooms and Dining Rooms. My view is that 
these areas do not require Body Protection as they are not intended as  
treatment areas.

Welcome others views.

Thanks

Ray Bowles
0407322037
Tatura, Vic

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