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Meeting the international standard ISO 9002/BS5750.

J A Garrett¹, P H Smithson

¹Medical Equipment Management Organisation, Bristol Radiotherapy Centre, UK.

Journal of Biomedical Engineering

|May 1, 1990

Summary

This paper explains why British Standard BS5750 is crucial for medical equipment management services. Applying this standard is essential for meeting current legal and commercial demands, leading to total quality management.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Quality Assurance
Medical Engineering

Background:

The increasing complexity and regulatory scrutiny of medical equipment management.
The need for standardized quality frameworks in healthcare services.
The evolving legal and commercial landscape impacting healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the rationale for implementing British Standard BS5750 in medical equipment management.
To introduce key concepts of BS5750 relevant to this sector.
To highlight the integration of BS5750 principles into broader total quality management systems.

Main Methods:

Literature review on quality management standards in healthcare.
Analysis of British Standard BS5750 requirements.
Case study approach focusing on the Medical Equipment Management Organisation's implementation.

Main Results:

Demonstration of the applicability and benefits of BS5750 for medical equipment services.
Identification of specific BS5750 concepts crucial for effective management.
Outline of the transition towards total quality management systems.

Conclusions:

Adoption of British Standard BS5750 is vital for modern medical equipment management.
The standard provides a robust framework for enhancing service quality and compliance.
This initiative supports the Medical Equipment Management Organisation's move to comprehensive quality systems.

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