Safety Verification Procedure in the Implementation of Alternative Equipment Maintenance at The Ottawa Hospital

Abstract

This article explores safety verifications in The Ottawa Hospital’s alternative Equipment Management (AEM) project, focusing on optimizing resource use and maintaining patient safety. This methodology includes integrating World Health Organization guidelines, establishing a dedicated AEM Committee, and a safety verification process using failure codes. The article consists of a case study on The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus Floor Scales to further illustrate the AEM safety verification process.