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Municipality of Buguey
Municipality of Buguey
PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN
MUNICIPALITY OF BUGUEY
INOCENCIA D. SANIATAN, MD
OIC/ MHO – DTTB
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN
MUNICIPALITY OF BUGUEY
RETENTION RECORDS
All records relevant to the operation of the ambulance shall be kept for a
minimum of 3 years.
1. Personnel records
2. Logbooks
a. Recording of change oil, maintenance, changing of tires, repair
and replacement of vehicle parts.
b. Recording of equipment maintenance
3. Folders
a. Trip tickets
b. Schedule of duties (driver and responders)
c. Minutes of the meetings
Permanent Records
1. Manual of Operations
2. Standard Operating Procedures
3. Policies
4. Personnel records (201 file of responders and driver)
5. OR/ CR of Ambulance (Proof of ownership)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN
MUNICIPALITY OF BUGUEY
INOCENCIA D. SANIATAN, MD
OIC/ MHO – DTTB
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN
MUNICIPALITY OF BUGUEY
EQUIPMENT
Practices shall:
EQUIPMENT DESIGN
AREA OF CONTAMINATION
Driver’s door handle
Radio Transmit button
Bench seat
Oxygen control knob
Cleaning
All driver/ nurses must wash with soap and water every time they remove gloves.
GOAL – is to protect patients and care provider from infection in a cost-efficient
manner.
After every patient transport, it should clean any obviously “dirty” equipment and
the ambulance interiors to minimize the spread of microorganisms. Any spilled
blood must be cleaned up. Ambulance items should be scrubbed while holding
them while the surface washed in. Water and detergent and then rinsed in hot
water.
DISINFECT – they should wear heavy duty rubber gloves. They should ensure a safe
working environment for themselves and their patients by adhering to a routine
cleaning regimen.
Using best practices for cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces and
patient care equipment constitutes an important factor in preventing the spread
of infections.
Ambulance are the front line of medical care and the risk of exposure to
patients with known or unknown infectious diseases or pathogens is high.
Following on routine cleaning and disinfection and following safe practices hand
hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are the best
steps in maintaining cleanliness and avoiding infections.
PREVENTIVE MAINTAINANCE
(AMBULANCE)
EQUIPMENT
No matter how well a system is designed and managed, breakdowns are almost
guaranteed given the reliance on equipment contingency plans and procedures
for emergency breakdowns are essential.
Planning should take into account: power disruptions, human error, equipment
breakdowns, breaches and conveyance blockages.
Maintenance schedules
Systems are only effective when well managed and maintained. Effective
management involves regular maintenance of system infrastructure.
Pump maintenance
Ensure electrical wiring and switchers on pumps are covered and serviced by
qualified electricians.
Check waterproof switches for cracks.
Periodically check equipment while running for out-of-the-ordinary sounds and/or
vibrations.
Check bearings for excessive noise.
Check Bearing for excessive heat.
Grease all grease points 6 monthly periods (Use correct grease as per
manufactures instructions).
Check belts are tight and check for wear.
Check all belts or coupling covers are replaced and secured.
Check pump and motor coupling for wear (if applicable).
Check impeller, bowl and faceplate for wear.
There should have an outline schedule for procedures for the proper use
calibration at maintenance of the equipment.
Check for blockages.
Check all pump-securing bolts for corrosion and are tight.
Check pump gland packing for excessive leaking, adjust or replace when
needed.
Check mechanical seal for leaking (if applicable).
Check all pipe connections for integrity.
Check area around electric motor and/or generator clean and clear.
It is important that user should make a safe use of the equipment and also
continuously monitor the performance of the equipment. User should also keep a
direct.
This will also provide a good learning opportunity for the in-house user.
Many equipment will require daily/ weekly inspection and simple maintenance.
This type of maintenance is vital for the continuous, safe, effective and reliable
operation of medical equipment so as to get accurate and reliable results.