ST.

ANDREW HOSPITAL

SAH-LAB CLINICAL LABORATORY

Tumaway, Talisay, Batangas

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Effectivity Date: May 2022
Document Title:
POLICY AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR PHYSICAL PLANT AND FACILITIES

I. Introduction

Physical Plant Services is budgeted to address only routine operation and maintenance
requirements of the Hospital.  This definition is strictly limited to work required to operate and
maintain existing facilities, utility systems, grounds to provide support for specific Department.  

II. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that laboratory facilities are in good working condition and
support the overall laboratory and patient care. St. Andrew Hospital, Laboratory Department
requires good working facilities as a component of the good service delivery to patients, So St.
Andrew Laboratory Department has a program for proper maintenance and monitoring of
physical plant.

III. Policy Statement

Laboratory Facilities and Physical Plant must be maintained to promote appropriate laboratory
care and use. The Laboratory Manager or the Chief Medical Technologist is responsible for
submitting and following up on work orders to Facilities Management for repairs and
maintenance.

IV. Definition

Work order request form- This request form is to be filled out by the staff submitting the work
request. It includes all the job details field technicians need to get the task done quickly and
accurately.

V. Procedure

1. The Chief Medical Technologist can submit a work order to Maintenance Department
through the Work Order Form (see Appendix).
2. The work order form will then be approved by the Maintenance Department and by the
Medical Director for budget approval and allocation.
3. Ask the Technician/ Maintenance to sign the Laboratory Department Maintenance
Checklist.

Prepared by: Recommended by: Approved by:

MonalynMarabi,M.D. Zenaida S. Mendoza, M.D. Mark Anthony S. Mendoza, M.D.
Laboratory Head Hospital Administrator Hospital Director
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SAH-LAB CLINICAL LABORATORY

Tumaway, Talisay, Batangas

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POLICY AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR PHYSICAL PLANT AND FACILITIES

VI. Program for Proper Maintenance and Monitoring of Physical plant

A. STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
 There will be a regular inspection of the structural system of each working area of the
laboratory.
 The maintenance activities performed should be properly documented.

B. BUILDING SERVICES AND UTILITIES

A. Light and power system

 Conduct regular check-up of all fixtures mounted on the walls of the clinical laboratory
and blood station.
 To acquire annual certificate of electrical inspection from the Bureau of Fire Protection to
ensure that the electrical installation of the hospital complies with the rules and safety
requirements.

B. Water supply system

 Conduct a regular water source analysis semi-annually approved as safe and potable.

C. Ventilation and air system

 The air-conditioning system should be checked quarterly to ensure compliance with the
relevant safety requirements.
 Monitor room temperature daily and once a day.

D. Fire
 An annual inspection conducted by the Bureau of Fire Protection to ensure that building
meet the on-fire safety.
 The activities are documented, and a certificate is given for documentation.

E. Plumbing
 Checking of plumbing system, not only for water system this including plumbing system
for water and human waste. A quarterly inspection for leaks and clogs. Every 3 years for
human waste inspection.

Prepared by: Recommended by: Approved by:

MonalynMarabi,M.D. Zenaida S. Mendoza, M.D. Mark Anthony S. Mendoza, M.D.
Laboratory Head Hospital Administrator Hospital Director
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SAH-LAB CLINICAL LABORATORY

Tumaway, Talisay, Batangas

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POLICY AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR PHYSICAL PLANT AND FACILITIES

C. INFESTATION

A. PEST CONTROL
 Conduct an annual inspection of closet , drawers, under sink and woods for sign of
infestation.
 Fumigate at least twice a year for the treatment and control of pest and other insect.

APPENDIX
Prepared by: Recommended by: Approved by:
MonalynMarabi,M.D. Zenaida S. Mendoza, M.D. Mark Anthony S. Mendoza, M.D.
Laboratory Head Hospital Administrator Hospital Director
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SAH-LAB CLINICAL LABORATORY

Tumaway, Talisay, Batangas

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Document Title:
POLICY AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR PHYSICAL PLANT AND FACILITIES

WORK ORDER FORM

Name: Date/ Time:

Department: Contact Number:

Request Details:

CATEGORY:

c Light and Power Sytem

c Water Supply

c Ventilation and Air System

c Plumbing

c Infestation

c Facilities

Best Time of Service:

Preferred Completion Date:

Urgency:

c Low

c Medium

c High

Prepared by: Recommended by: Approved by:

MonalynMarabi,M.D. Zenaida S. Mendoza, M.D. Mark Anthony S. Mendoza, M.D.
Laboratory Head Hospital Administrator Hospital Director
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SAH-LAB CLINICAL LABORATORY

Tumaway, Talisay, Batangas

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POLICY AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR PHYSICAL PLANT AND FACILITIES

Approved by :

Printed Name over Signature

Prepared by: Recommended by: Approved by:

MonalynMarabi,M.D. Zenaida S. Mendoza, M.D. Mark Anthony S. Mendoza, M.D.
Laboratory Head Hospital Administrator Hospital Director