Implementation of a Multicomponent Program to Improve Effective Use and Maintenance of Medical Equipment in Sri Lankan Hospitals.

Background: Medical equipment (ME) maintenance retains an asset's original anticipated useful life and preserves its reliability and cost-effectiveness. This study developed and implemented a multicomponent program to improve ME use and maintenance in nine Sri Lankan hospitals from May 2020 to May 2021.

Methods: This pre-post implementation study involved an initial baseline assessment of existing ME maintenance systems, the development and implementation of a multicomponent improvement program, and a 3-month postevaluation.