RMGA Documentation 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which form is required to document that a medical gas system has been tested after installation and is safe for patient use?
- Certificate of occupancy
- Medical gas system verification report (Correct answer)
- Contractor's invoice
- Employee training roster
Correct answer: Medical gas system verification report
A medical gas system verification report documents post-installation testing results and certifies the system is safe for patient use.
Question 2: When an RMGA discovers a discrepancy between the installed system and the as-built drawings, what should they do first?
- Ignore the discrepancy if the system appears to work
- Document the discrepancy and initiate a review to determine which is correct (Correct answer)
- Delete the outdated drawings immediately
- Notify only the financial department
Correct answer: Document the discrepancy and initiate a review to determine which is correct
Discrepancies between installed systems and as-built drawings must be documented and reviewed to determine the accurate configuration and correct the records.
Question 3: Which document provides evidence that a medical gas installer has met the qualifications required by ASSE 6010 or equivalent?
- Building permit
- Installer certification or qualification record (Correct answer)
- Gas cylinder label
- Equipment purchase order
Correct answer: Installer certification or qualification record
Installer certification or qualification records provide evidence that a technician has met the requirements of ASSE 6010 or an equivalent qualification standard.
Question 4: What type of document captures the results of periodic purity testing of medical gases?
- Purity test report or certificate of analysis (Correct answer)
- Equipment purchase order
- Maintenance calendar
- Personnel file
Correct answer: Purity test report or certificate of analysis
A purity test report or certificate of analysis documents the results of gas purity testing to confirm the gas meets USP or other applicable standards.
Question 5: An RMGA is auditing documentation for a zone valve box. Which record is MOST important to verify is current?
- Original construction bid documents
- Latest inspection date and results for the zone valve (Correct answer)
- Hospital's general liability policy
- Dietary department schedule
Correct answer: Latest inspection date and results for the zone valve
The most critical record for a zone valve box is the latest inspection date and results to confirm the valve is functional and compliant.
Question 6: Which agency's regulations most directly govern recordkeeping requirements for compressed medical gas cylinders in the US?
- EPA
- FDA (21 CFR) and DOT (49 CFR) (Correct answer)
- FCC
- USDA
Correct answer: FDA (21 CFR) and DOT (49 CFR)
The FDA (21 CFR) regulates medical gases as drug products, while DOT (49 CFR) governs cylinder transportation and labeling recordkeeping.
Question 7: What should be included in documentation when a medical gas outlet is taken out of service?
- Only the outlet's location
- Date removed, reason, who authorized the removal, and whether it was capped/labeled (Correct answer)
- Only financial cost of removal
- Patient census data for that day
Correct answer: Date removed, reason, who authorized the removal, and whether it was capped/labeled
When a medical gas outlet is taken out of service, records must include the date, reason, authorizing party, and confirmation that the outlet was properly capped and labeled.
RMGA Documentation 4
Which form is required to document that a medical gas system has been tested after installation and is safe for patient use?