Medical Equipment Maintenance: 7 Common Mistakes Nigerian Hospitals Make
Proper maintenance is the secret to making hospital equipment last longer. Unfortunately, many facilities in Nigeria repeat the same costly mistakes.
Here are the top maintenance errors and how to avoid them.
1. Lack of Regular Servicing
Many hospitals wait until equipment breaks down before calling an engineer — very risky.
2. Using Untrained Staff
Untrained staff may damage sensitive medical devices.
3. Ignoring Manufacturer Guidelines
Every machine has specific instructions. Ignoring them reduces lifespan.
4. Poor Power Supply Management
Frequent power fluctuations damage equipment. Use stabilizers and UPS.
5. Using Fake Spare Parts
Fake parts reduce accuracy and cause more breakdowns.
6. Overloading Equipment
For example, using a 5L oxygen concentrator for two patients at once.
7. Not Keeping Maintenance Records
Record-keeping helps detect early signs of problems.
At Standard Medics Global Limited, we train hospitals on proper equipment care and offer maintenance support.
