ISO Panels Required in OR?

[Lbartowski]

I know that they are standard practice in OR's, but I'm being asked if they are required.

Thanks for the help.

 

[dkidd]

Old article, but see http://www.24x7mag.com/2007/11/the-isolated-power-systems-debate/

and http://static.schneider-electric.us/docs/Electrical Distribution/0104DB0701.pdf

 

[roger]

I know that they are standard practice in OR's, but I'm being asked if they are required.

Thanks for the help.

Per NFPA 70 and 99 they are optional, here in NC they are required per the state.

Roger

 

[steve66]

you may also want to consider NFPA 99:

6.3.2.2.8.4* Operating rooms shall be considered to be a wet procedure location, unless a risk assessment conducted by the health care governing body determines otherwise.

A.6.3.2.2.8.4  In conducting a risk assessment, the health care governing body should consult with all relevant parties, including, but not limited to, clinicians, biomedical engineering staff, and facility safety engineering staff.