Why Perform Maintenance Procedures; Keeping Records - GE Vivid i n Service Manual

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Section 10-2

Why Perform Maintenance Procedures?

It is good business practice that ultrasound facilities maintain records of quality checks and corrective

maintenance. The

with documented confirmation that the Vivid i n/Vivid q N portable ultrasound scanner is maintained on

a periodic basis.

Copies of the

Vivid i n/ Vivid q N ultrasound scanner, or nearby.

Quality Assurance

In order to gain accreditation from organizations such as the American College of Radiology (USA), it

is the customer's responsibility to have a Quality Assurance program in place for each scanner. The

program must be directed by a medical physicist, the supervising radiologist/physician or appropriate

Routine Quality Control testing of the system must be conducted regularly. The same tests are

performed regularly during each period, so that changes can be monitored over time and effective

corrective action taken, if required.

Testing results, corrective action, and the effects of corrective action, must be documented and

maintained on site.

Your GE Medical Systems Service Representative can help you with establishing, performing and

maintaining records for a Quality Assurance program. Please contact us for details of your nearest

GE Medical Systems Service Representative, who will provide a quotation for this service, as required.

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Chapter 10 - Care and Maintenance

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