NABH Guidelines for Modular Operation Theatres – An Overview
A general overview of how NABH hospital accreditation relates to operation theatre planning: zoning, air quality, infection control and documentation.
Read overview →Resources for Hospital Infrastructure Planning
Guides, comparisons and answers to help hospital teams plan operation theatres, medical gas systems and critical-care areas.
Compliance
Standards & Regulations – Overviews
Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS) Standards – An Overview
An overview of the standards commonly referenced when designing a medical gas pipeline system in India, including ISO 7396-1, HTM 02-01 and NFPA 99.
Read overview →HTM 02-01 for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – An Overview
What HTM 02-01 is, what it broadly covers for medical gas pipeline systems and why Indian hospital projects sometimes reference it.
Read overview →NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code – An Overview
A general overview of NFPA 99, the US Health Care Facilities Code, and the medical gas and vacuum topics it covers.
Read overview →ISO 13485 Quality Management for Medical Devices – An Overview
What ISO 13485 is, who it applies to and what hospitals can ask suppliers about quality management for medical devices.
Read overview →CDSCO and Medical Devices Rules 2017 – An Overview
A general overview of India's Medical Devices Rules, 2017, the role of CDSCO and the risk-based classification of medical devices.
Read overview →IEC 60601-2-41 for Surgical Lights – An Overview
An overview of IEC 60601-2-41, the particular standard for the safety and performance of surgical and diagnostic luminaires.
Read overview →Comparisons
Compare Options
Modular OT vs Conventional OT
Compare modular operation theatres with conventional civil-built OTs on cleaning, installation, services integration, upgrades and cost factors.
Read comparison →PUF vs HPL OT Panels
Understand the difference between PUF-insulated panels and HPL (high-pressure laminate) panels used in modular operation theatres.
Read comparison →Laminar Air Flow vs Conventional HVAC in Operation Theatres
How a laminar air flow ceiling differs from conventional mixed-flow HVAC in an operation theatre, and when each is typically used.
Read comparison →Single Arm vs Double Arm OT Pendant
Compare single-arm and double-arm OT pendants on reach, flexibility, ceiling requirements and cost to choose the right pendant for your theatre.
Read comparison →Indian vs Imported Surgical Lights
Factors to compare when choosing between Indian-made and imported LED surgical lights: performance data, compliance documents, service and spares.
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