7. Assuring Accurate, Reliable Equipment
Maintenance
is a regular, daily event.
it requires that scales be checked and zeroed
before each daily clinic.
it requires that
length boards and stadiometers be checked and zeroed
before each daily clinic.
Calibration is a monthly event.
it requires that scales be tested with standard weights
on at least a monthly basis.
it requires that
movable scales be calibrated after each time the scale is moved.
it requires that
length boards and stadiometers be checked with standard length rods
on at least a monthly basis
it requires that
moveable length boards and stadiometers be checked with standard rods
after each time the equipment is moved.

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