Are Preventative Maintenance Visits Required?
The manufacturer tells you your CT scanner needs 4 preventative maintenance (PM) visits each year.

3 Reasons to Follow Your Maintenance Schedule:
Preventative maintenance visits really lead to prevention. They allow engineers to find small problems before they become big problems, which prevents downtime. Most of the time, an engineer can work around your patient schedule, which prevents the much larger disruption that an equipment failure would cause. PMs also allow preemptive parts purchases which, in the case of hard-to-find parts, prevents long waits.

Saving Costs:
Of course, with the prevention of downtime, comes the saving of costs. Referrals aren't lost, engineers aren't spending hours diagnosing and repairing, and fewer parts are being ordered.

Serving Better:
Systems that have regular service provide the best experience for patients. Imaging equipment is an extremely valuable tool for diagnosis and treatment planning. Regular PMs help to maximize a system's utility for both of these purposes. During a PM visit your engineer checks X-ray dosages, performs calibrations as needed, and ensures that the equipment is providing the best images possible. Peak safety, high image quality, and a lower likelihood of repeat scanning are all benefits your patients can enjoy when you implement and execute a regular PM schedule per OEM recommendations.
Sep 26th, 2026 12:02 AM

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