Which activity must complete initial acceptance inspections for all incoming equipment?

The Biomedical Equipment Repair (BMER) team is responsible for completing initial acceptance inspections for all incoming equipment. This role is essential as it ensures that the medical devices and equipment meet the required standards for safety, functionality, and reliability before they are put into service. The BMER technicians are specifically trained to assess the condition of the equipment upon arrival, perform necessary calibration, and run tests to confirm proper operation. Their expertise is critical in identifying any issues or failures that could pose risks to patient safety or operational efficacy.

Other groups, while involved in different aspects of equipment management, do not carry out the primary responsibility for initial acceptance inspections. For instance, the Medical Equipment Review Committee may be involved in making decisions about equipment purchases and overall policy, the Logistics Support Division typically focuses on supply chain and inventory management, and the Quality Assurance Division might handle broader quality oversight but does not directly perform the inspections of incoming equipment like BMER does.