Calibration is typically performed on a routine schedule (often yearly) to ensure that the device is functioning as it should be.

Calibration is typically performed on a routine schedule (often yearly) to ensure that the device is functioning as it should be.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Depends on the device

Answer: (A)

Calibration verifies that a device’s measurements match known standards and that any drift is corrected. In most healthcare settings, calibration is part of routine preventive maintenance and is scheduled regularly, often yearly, to keep the device accurate and to meet quality and regulatory expectations. So this statement is true as a general rule. Some devices may require different intervals based on the device type, how often it’s used, and manufacturer or regulatory requirements, but the overall practice is to perform calibration on a regular schedule, typically annually.

Calibration verifies that a device’s measurements match known standards and that any drift is corrected. In most healthcare settings, calibration is part of routine preventive maintenance and is scheduled regularly, often yearly, to keep the device accurate and to meet quality and regulatory expectations. So this statement is true as a general rule. Some devices may require different intervals based on the device type, how often it’s used, and manufacturer or regulatory requirements, but the overall practice is to perform calibration on a regular schedule, typically annually.