Does NABH require equipment inventory?
Hospitals preparing for NABH typically maintain a controlled biomedical equipment inventory with location, status, calibration and maintenance details.
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NABH and Audit FAQ
Read 10 structured questions and answers for healthcare calibration and biomedical documentation planning.
What calibration records are checked during NABH inspection?
Auditors may review certificates, due dates, asset tags, PM records, breakdown history, acceptance criteria and corrective action evidence.
Open FAQWhat are common biomedical audit findings?
Common findings include expired certificates, missing asset numbers, unclear due dates, incomplete PM records and unavailable electrical safety reports.
Open FAQHow should hospitals prepare for biomedical audit?
Prepare equipment inventory, calibration certificates, PM records, breakdown files, electrical safety reports and a gap-action tracker.
Open FAQCan expired calibration create an audit finding?
Yes. Expired calibration can create an audit finding unless the hospital has documented risk review and corrective action.
Open FAQWhat is calibration gap analysis?
Calibration gap analysis compares the equipment list against current records to find missing, expired or unclear calibration evidence.
Open FAQHow can calibration findings be closed?
Findings can be closed by completing required calibration, updating records, documenting risk review and preventing recurrence through tracking.
Open FAQDoes preventive maintenance replace calibration for NABH?
No. PM and calibration are related but separate records. Both may be reviewed depending on equipment type and hospital policy.
Open FAQDo auditors check electrical safety records?
Electrical safety records may be reviewed for medical electrical equipment, especially when hospital policy or risk classification requires them.
Open FAQWhat is biomedical audit readiness?
Audit readiness means equipment identity, service history, calibration status, PM records and corrective actions are complete and easy to retrieve.
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