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Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2023;20(1): 34-43
Original Article
Qualitative evaluation of the facility system management and electrification network of Iran's blood transfusion centers (IBTO) Fallah Tafti M.1, Karimi Gh.1, Azadbakht A.N.2 1Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran 2Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Abstract Background and Objectives The preventive maintenance management system plays an effective role in preventing defects, increasing the safety of equipment and users, and reducing cost of operating systems. In this study, the efficiency of these systems was investigated in 6 blood transfusion centers in Tehran, Alborz, Amol, Hamedan, Semnan and Qom during May to October 2021 Materials and Methods In this cross-sectional study, the condition of the components, connections and parts of 35 active engine rooms, ventilation and diesel generator systems in 6 blood transfusion centers was investigated through checklists, interviews and visual observation, and the obtained data was analyzed using the software SPSS 25. Results The results of this study indicated the non-compliance with the requirements in the maintenance management system of electrical network equipment and facilities in 6 centers with more than 10 years of history due to the lack of experienced personnel, financial limitations and lack of supervision in effective periodic visits, safety tests, and corrections. The need for reforms was imperative in the engine room and electrical network. The average non-cleansing of components in these centers was 61%, deposits and corrosion of connections 33%, rust 25%, clutter and accumulation of wires and cables 67%. Conclusions The results of this study showed that non-compliance with the requirements of the maintenance management system leads to the failure to prevent the occurrence of damages and injuries on the performance of the devices, as well as the failure to increase the safety of the equipment, the useful service life of the operation and the access time, along with the reduction of breakdowns and repair costs. Key words:Maintenance, Safety, Network
Received: 22 Oct 2022 Accepted: 22 Jan 2023
Correspondence: Fallah Tafti M., PhD in Medical Engineering. Assisstant Professor of Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine. P.O.Box: 14665-1157, Tehran, Iran. Tel: (+9821) 82052176; Fax: (+9821) 82052176 E-mail: m.falah@ibto.ir
Fallah Tafti M, Karimi G, Azadbakht A. Qualitative evaluation of the facility system management and electrification network of Iran's blood transfusion centers (IBTO). Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2023; 20 (1) :34-43 URL: http://bloodjournal.ir/article-1-1470-en.html