Path: Organization > Lookups > Device Types
Use the Device Types window to establish risk levels for equipment and biomed equipment.
WebTMA provides a Default Risk Formula that is designed specifically for biomed equipment; however, you can create other formulas for different types of equipment. Create the formulas using Lookups > Risk Factor Formula.
Based on the formula, the system calculates an EM # that is used to determine the Risk Level displayed on the equipment and biomed equipment records. The calculated EM # applies to all items in the category.
On the Device Types window, select the desired formula, and click the down arrows in each field that then displays to make adjustments as needed for the Device Type. As you adjust each field, the EM # is recalculated. WebTMA compares the EM # to the range described in Risk Assessment Equation to determine the risk level.
If a biomed device is subject to The Joint Commission standards for hospital equipment maintenance, the Default formula meets these standards.
Click the Apply Risk Level Action Menu link to apply the calculated Risk Level to all biomed equipment records of this Device Type.
Healthcare clients that subscribe to UMDNS™ data from ECRI® can also coordinate with the UMDNS™ data if they have the optional interface from WebTMA. When the ECRI Code field is populated, click the View ECRI Device link on the Action Menu for a popup with the code, name, and full definition. In Add or Edit mode, click Search ECRI Sourcebase on the Action Menu to locate the device. Double-click your choice to populate the Type with information from ECRI.
The Biomed Equipment chapter discusses how to manually change the Risk Factor for individual biomed equipment records based on a Device Type.