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How long is the NIST calibration?
NIST usually lasts 1 - Our standard NIST certification is good for 2 years, per facility policyand can be extended at a customer’s request.
What is the process to recalibrate?
To start the recalibration/recertification process please submit a ticket for reNIST support.OpEx
During the recalibration process new certified sensors get shipped out to you. You can then ship back expired sensors or repurpose them for use in non-certified areas (e.g. Dietary/Nourishment, Kitchen/Café areas).
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Customers must either purchase new units to be certified or re-certify their existing units with the understanding that they will be without hardware during the recertification process
How do you know when to
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recertification?
The recalibration process should take place when the Certificate expires.
Who is responsible for recertification?
The customer is responsible for submitting request to get their sensors recalibrated. Customers may submit a ticket via help.mydevices.com and submitting the sensor IDs that require recalibration.
When are NIST sensors needed?
Most commonly needed to monitor Lab (Specimens, Blood), Pharmacy (Medication, Med Prep Rooms), SPD (Sterilization Rooms), NICU/Labor & Delivery/Postpartum (Breast Milk, Micro-Cool Drawers), OR (Surgery Rooms, Bone Freezers), Point-of-Care equipment.
How much is NIST recertification?
CapEx Pricing (for Partners and Non-TMO End Customers)
NIST Base Certification - $99/ea
NIST Probe Certification - $79/ea
NIST Extreme Temperature Probe Certification - $179/ea
Joint Commission Links
https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/ambulatory/environment-of-care-ec/000001275/
https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/ambulatory/environment-of-care-ec/000001251/
https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/ambulatory/environment-of-care-ec/000001255/
https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/ambulatory/environment-of-care-ec/000001269/