Mac’s Safety Space: What is considered life safety sustaining equipment?
Hospital Safety Insider, August 26, 2010
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Determining what is and isn’t considered life support equipment can be a difficult and often subjective undertaking.
Safety expert and blogger Steve MacArthur takes you through the steps of categorizing your equipment so you’re compliant with Joint Commission standards.
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