ANNUAL AND PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
Staying up-to-date on all code and regulations is critical to the good name and successful operation of any healthcare facility. HEM provides certified professionals to perform annual and periodic inspection services on the following gas systems: oxygen, medical air, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and vacuum.
Source equipment evaluation of the bulk supply, pumps, and compressors
- Bulk supply inspections
- Manifolds
- Compressors and pump inspections
- Pressure relief valve inspections
- Confirmation of proper electrical service
- Review of installation and maintenance
- Evaluation of compliance with applicable codes
- Medical air intake and vacuum exhaust inspection
- Dew point and carbon monoxide monitor calibration
Alarms, valves, gauges and piping evaluation
- Testing of the master and area alarms
- Primary and area gauge inspection
- Main valve and zone valve inspection
Patient terminal testing
- Pressure and flow
- Leakage
- Labeling
- Proper operation
- General condition
- Bed to terminal ratio
Medical gas contaminants testing
- Carbon monoxide
- Carbon dioxide
- Hydrocarbons
- Nitrous oxide (same here?)
- Odor
- Particulate matter
- Dew point
- Moisture