The Role and Function of Surveyors in the Maintenance of Medical Equipment in Hospitals (Literature Review)

Ahyar Wahyudi (Indonesian Healthcare Facility Accreditation Agency (LAFKI))
Hisnindarsyah (Indonesian Healthcare Facility Accreditation Agency (LAFKI))
Friedrich Max Rumintjap (Indonesian Healthcare Facility Accreditation Agency (LAFKI))
Nurhikmah (Indonesian Healthcare Facility Accreditation Agency (LAFKI))
Buyung Nazeli (Indonesian Healthcare Facility Accreditation Agency (LAFKI))
Magdalena Sumico (Indonesian Healthcare Facility Accreditation Agency (LAFKI))
Listyo Yuwanto (Faculty of Psychology at University of Surabaya)

East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (EAJMR)
Vol. 2 No. 9 (2023): September 2023

This article attempts to delve deeper into the role and function of a surveyor in assessing a healthcare-related element. Through accreditation bodies, a surveyor is expected to be more proactive in carrying out their role and functions. This article employs a literature review by attempting to distill insights from various studies and expert opinions, as well as guidelines published by the Ministry of Health. Through this article, an illustration and a thought on how healthcare equipment in hospitals should be treated are conveyed. As a conclusion from this article, understanding healthcare equipment is crucial, and the role of a surveyor should be optimized. The surveyor's role as a companion and evaluator in this context becomes an essential element in ensuring innovation and the highest standards in healthcare equipment management in hospitals.