Template purpose
How this document helps
Use this page to prepare a hospital-specific frequency chart for biomedical equipment calibration planning.
This page can be printed or saved as PDF and adapted into the hospital's approved quality format. Final content should match customer policy, equipment risk, accreditation expectations and applicable NABL scope where accredited calibration is requested.
Recommended sections
- Risk classification by equipment type
- Manufacturer recommendation review
- Usage and environment consideration
- Past calibration result trend review
- Approval of final interval by customer policy
Fields to include
- Equipment category
- Example equipment
- Risk level
- Suggested review interval
- Reference basis
- Approved by
- Remarks
Printable template table
| Equipment type | Risk | Common interval | Review basis | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care equipment | High | 6 to 12 months | Risk, usage, manufacturer guidance | Customer approval required |
| Laboratory measuring equipment | Medium / high | 6 to 12 months | Quality requirement and history | Depends on use |
| General ward equipment | Medium | 12 months | Hospital policy | Adjust by history |
| Temperature storage equipment | Medium / high | Mapping or validation as defined | Process risk | Protocol based |
Related service pages
Calibration Certificate Verification
Calibration Scheduling
NABH Compliance Services
Biomedical Audit
Preventive Maintenance Services
Frequently asked questions
Is annual calibration mandatory for all equipment?
Not universally. Annual intervals are common, but frequency should be approved based on risk, use, manufacturer guidance and history.
Who should approve the frequency chart?
The hospital or customer quality system should approve the final frequency chart.