Sec.19a-495-6l. Medical supplies and durable equipment  


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  • (a) The licensee shall:

    (1) Comply with manufacturer recommendations for performing routine and preventive maintenance on durable medical equipment; and

    (2) Develop routine repair and maintenance policies when a manufacturer recommendation does not exist for such durable medical equipment.

    (b) All durable medical equipment shall be safe and work as intended for use in the patient's environment.

    (c) The licensee shall ensure that the patient, family, and any other caregiver, as appropriate, receive instruction in the safe use of durable medical equipment and medical supplies. The licensee may contract with an outside entity to be responsible for ensuring that durable equipment is properly maintained and repaired.

(Effective July 31, 2012)