What should you do to find out if a piece of medical equipment has been inspected recently?

To determine if a piece of medical equipment has been inspected recently, calling the safety department for an inspection date is effective because this department maintains accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, including dates and findings. The safety department is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and tracking the operational status of all medical equipment. This direct line of inquiry can provide you with authoritative information that is more reliable than visual inspections or assumptions based on labels or stickers.

Other methods, such as checking equipment labels or looking for inspection stickers, can be useful but may not always reflect the most current status. These labels and stickers may not be updated promptly or may not correspond with the latest inspections. Similarly, asking a supervisor could provide insight, but supervisors might not always have the latest detailed information, as it is more efficiently handled by specialized departments dedicated to safety and compliance.