Patient monitors give clinical staff the numbers they rely on moment to moment — which means a monitor reading even slightly inaccurately is a genuine patient safety issue, not just a compliance formality. Nova Biomedical has calibrated and serviced patient monitors for hospitals, GP practices, and aged care providers across Australia for over 25 years, and we’re ISO9001:2015 certified for the quality systems behind that work.
What’s Included in Our Patient Monitor Calibration Service
- Accuracy verification against manufacturer specifications for parameters such as ECG, SpO2, NIBP, and temperature, depending on the monitor’s capabilities.
- Functional testing of alarms, displays, and battery backup, confirming the monitor performs reliably when it matters.
- AS/NZS 3551 electrical safety testing, commonly performed alongside calibration in the same visit.
- Calibration certificates and service records, ready to file for accreditation and internal quality assurance purposes.
Who Needs This Service
Any facility using patient monitoring equipment in clinical care — hospitals, GP and specialist practices, aged care facilities, and ambulance services. Monitor accuracy and maintenance sits within the equipment risk management expectations of the NSQHS Standards and Aged Care Quality Standards. See how this fits into NSQHS Standards compliance.
Common Issues We Find
- Monitors overdue for calibration that are still in active clinical use because the due date wasn’t tracked centrally.
- Alarm settings drifting from clinical protocols over time as devices are moved between wards or reconfigured.
- Battery backup that’s degraded, only discovered during an actual power interruption rather than through routine testing.
FAQ
How often should patient monitors be calibrated?
Typically annually, though higher-use monitors or those in critical care settings may warrant more frequent checks — we can advise based on your equipment and usage.
Can you service multiple monitor brands and models?
Yes, we work across a range of patient monitoring equipment used in Australian hospitals and clinics.
Is electrical safety testing included with calibration?
It’s commonly scheduled together, since both are typically due on similar cycles — we can coordinate this for your site.
What happens if a monitor fails calibration?
We flag it immediately and discuss repair or replacement options, so it’s taken out of clinical use until it’s confirmed accurate.
Who We Provide This Service To
Patient monitor calibration is a routine part of equipment testing programmes for hospitals and aged care facilities.
Book Your Patient Monitor Calibration
Keep your monitoring equipment accurate and compliant. Contact Nova Biomedical for a quote.
