In the previous blog, we discussed the why of test automation. Traceability, reporting and risk management are the key words here. In this blog, we describe some features that contribute to a good workflow. With a test automation program such as OneQA, you create a workflow for the maintenance of medical equipment. By setting up this workflow properly, a lot of information from the device in question is automatically filled in. This saves a lot of administrative work for the medical technician.
Uniformity
By setting up the workflow of maintenance procedures properly, uniformity is also created. For example, technicians use the same maintenance protocol for the same devices. This makes it clear and ensures that the outcomes of the maintenance can be compared well with each other.
A maintenance procedure in OneQA can be paused and saved in the meantime. You can continue the procedure at a later time or take it over from a colleague.
Control and readout of measuring instruments
OneQA controls the connected measuring instruments and records the measured values in the maintenance report. Below you can see schematically how this works.
Procedures
A maintenance procedure in OneQA is easy to set up. This can be derived from an existing protocol, for example based on the IEC62353 Direct Method, or you can build the protocol yourself. The functional control of, for example, defibrillators can be integrated with other parts. The test then includes both the electrical safety tester and the defibrillator tester. These can be connected at the same time.
OneQA recognizes the devices and adds the information from the measuring instruments to the maintenance report.
A protocol is made up of several parts:
- Visual inspection
- Functional control
- Electrical safety test
You can also add relevant question parts yourself, for example with an open answer field, numerical input or a checklist.
Synergy with maintenance management program
By linking OneQA test automation to a maintenance management program such as Ultimo or Topdesk, good synergy is created. A job order is generated in which input for OneQA is included:
- Master card data of the device to be tested
- Intended report name
- Linked maintenance procedure
- Target folder for storage of reporting
