Healthcare training programs expect manufacturer warranties to be included when they purchase medical equipment, even though extended warranties and preventative maintenance plans are not. These two options are often confused and many people wonder if they are worth the money. In this blog, we will explore what separates warranties from maintenance and how to keep important medical equipment in good working order. 

Extended Warranties

DiaMedical offers manufacturer warranties for specified lengths of time at no additional cost to customers. Extended warranties are purchased separately in case problems arise later on. However, they are not all-inclusive. As a rule, they only cover issues related to manufacturing and material defects. This means that they will not pay to repair any damage that results from accidental damage or normal wear and tear. Because warranties do not pay for routine maintenance, they do not help keep your equipment in good working condition. 

Maintenance Plans

Preventative maintenance plans help reduce long-term costs by extending the lifespan of medical equipment and minimizing downtime. Over time, users are protected from injuries due to equipment failures and programs benefit from greater return on their investment. Healthcare training programs may believe that preventive maintenance is not needed because their equipment is not used to care for patients. However, instructors and students could be seriously hurt when medical devices fail to operate correctly. Even if no injuries are incurred, skills lab schedules can be seriously disrupted when the equipment is broken. Unfortunately, most schools do not have biomedical engineers to perform regular maintenance on hospital beds, infusion pumps, and defibrillators. Outsourcing these procedures to a trusted biomedical service provider is the best option for most programs. 

DiaMedical USA National Service Network 

The DiaMedical USA has a team of certified biomedical technicians to optimize safety and efficiency for healthcare training programs. All types of medical equipment can be inspected and repaired to ensure compliance with industry regulatory standards. Preventative maintenance and repairs are done on-site for large equipment such as hospital beds and surgical tables, while smaller items such as infusion pumps and defibrillators are sent to the DiaMedical USA service center. Preventative Maintenance Plans include: 

-Annual equipment inspection per industry regulatory standards.

-Adjustments, repairs and medical equipment certification as needed

-Recommendations for parts or replacements as needed

-Detailed reports to summarize service and repairs that were performed

Final thoughts

Eliminating medical equipment downtime is essential to the health of your healthcare training program. Extended warranties are beneficial when unexpected breakdowns occur and expensive repairs are needed. However, preventive maintenance plans from DiaMedical USA can help keep equipment in good working order. For more information, reach out to a DiaMedical USA Service Expert at 877-593-6011 or service@diamedicalusa.com.