Checkout Procedures

The steps to perform to ensure the equipment is working correctly at the start of a shift.

Introduction

This section of the Directions For Use is intended to describe the checkout steps required for safety and effectiveness in using this medical device.

Checkout Procedures

At the start of each shift, staff should check to be sure the equipment is working correctly before they begin to perform their tasks on the unit. The nursing staff should verify that their assigned mobile device is working correctly. Staff with management responsibility should ensure that the web browser is functioning as required. Contact support for assistance if problems occur.

Checkout procedures for the user consist of the following steps.

• Swap the device's batteries. Place the charged battery in the device, and put the used battery into the charger.
• If using a smartphone, place the device in the charging station. The user should select a fully charged unit.
• Check with Nurse Managers or House Supervisors to see if problems have been reported.
• Check the "Recent Deliveries" view of the Alert Tracking workflow in the Administrator Menu. If messages are listed, the system is at least partially functional. If no messages are listed, it may indicate a problem, depending on the hospital's message volume.

• Send a test alert and check the time between alarm initiation on the medical device equipment and the alert receipt on the mobile device. Total latency should be under 5 seconds.