Equipment management is one of the essential elements of a quality management system. Proper management of the equipment in the laboratory is necessary to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely testing. The benefits of a good equipment management program are many:
- Helps to maintain a high level of laboratory performance
- Reduces variation in test results, and improves the technologist’s confidence in the accuracy of testing results
- Lowers repair costs, as fewer repairs will be needed for a well-maintained instrument
- Lengthens instrument life
- Reduces interruption of services due to breakdowns and failures
- Increases safety for workers
- Produces greater customer satisfaction.
