5th March 2019
By 2019, professionals in general practice are highly familiar with using a range of point of care medical devices to generate speedy reliable diagnosis and to improve the quality of consultation with patients. Common types of point-of-care equipment used in General Practice support ongoing checks for cholesterol levels, blood glucose, blood coagulation levels and … Continue reading “Point of care medical device testing”
11th December 2018
Public access defibrillators are increasingly found across UK workplaces and public spaces, and the most commonly used type of defibrillator device is an automated external defibrillator (AED). AEDs are designed to be used by members of the public. They are safe and easy to use, and most importantly, will not allow a shock to be … Continue reading “Why maintaining AED equipment helps save lives”
26th November 2018
In the UK, more than 10 million people – or one in six – have some form of hearing loss. Not only is it vital that workplaces and public places are inclusive for those with hearing loss or impairment, the UK’s Disability Discrimination Act 2006 also mandates reasonable adjustment in order not to disadvantage … Continue reading “Induction loop amplifier maintenance and calibration”
15th October 2018
CQC inspection processes and standards of evidence can be onerous to set up and maintain. When it comes to providing maintenance service records and chains of evidence to support your legal responsibilities, JPen Medical has plenty of experience to offer your Surgery. JPen Medical fully understands the cost efficiencies you expect in the maintenance … Continue reading “How expert annual maintenance can save your practice money”
10th October 2018
No UK industry is required to observe higher standards for equipment safety procedures than the healthcare sector. The IEC’s 60601 “Medical Electrical Equipment—General Requirements for Safety” was introduced in 1977 and put forth a set of requirements to detect and eradicate any potential electrical hazards such as leakage currents and protective grounding. Its successor IEC … Continue reading “Why MEST isn’t PAT and why that’s important to your patient safety & clinical efficacy”
8th October 2018
The safety, efficacy and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment as well as premises used in the treatment, monitoring or diagnosis of patients is subject to inspection under the Health & Social Care Act 2008. Regulations 12 and 15 focus on the responsibility of providers to actively manage health, safety and avoidable harm … Continue reading “Medical equipment safety & good-outstanding CQC outcomes”
10th August 2018
The use of electric profiling beds is widespread across UK NHS and other health and care organisations. This equipment has made major contributions to quality of life, comfort and recovery of the patient involved, as well as to reductions in manual handling risks faced by health and care employees. Medical equipment safety – what’s involved? … Continue reading “Maintenance best practice for electric profiling beds (EPBs)”
23rd July 2018
Every winter, we are all-too familiar with the social and economic impacts of influenza and related viruses. In the UK around 600 people die of influenza and related infections every year. General Practitioners play a leading role in the UK’s national immunisation programme, with vaccines costing the NHS circa £200 million per year. Temperature is … Continue reading “Top tips for cold chain management in GP Practices – stay well this winter”
29th June 2018
We understand that keeping on top of your medical equipment testing and calibration, whilst running a busy medical practice can be a headache. With 15 years’ industry expertise, JPen Medical has responded to sector demand by introducing an all-in-one equipment testing solution. The ‘Care Pack’ offer is designed with GP surgeries in mind, rest assured … Continue reading “JPen Medical Introduces Value for Money Equipment Testing & Care Package”
21st December 2017
A huge thanks to all our customers, partners and suppliers. It’s been a pleasure working with you in 2017, and we look forward to working with you again in 2018! Wishing you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
