Template purpose
How this document helps
Use this SOP page to draft a hospital-specific procedure for requesting, reviewing and controlling calibration activities.
This page can be printed or saved as PDF and adapted into the hospital's approved quality format. Final content should match customer policy, equipment risk, accreditation expectations and applicable NABL scope where accredited calibration is requested.
Recommended sections
- Objective and scope of calibration control
- Roles of biomedical, quality, user department and purchase teams
- Risk-based calibration frequency planning
- Service provider selection and NABL scope review
- Certificate review, labelling, record retention and overdue action
Fields to include
- SOP number
- Effective date
- Prepared by
- Reviewed by
- Approved by
- Applicable departments
- Equipment categories
- Calibration interval rule
- Record retention period
- Escalation owner
Printable template table
| Step | Responsible person | Required record | Acceptance / review point | Escalation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment identification | Biomedical engineer | Inventory register | Asset details complete | Department head |
| Calibration planning | Biomedical / quality | Due-date tracker | Risk and interval approved | Management |
| Certificate review | Biomedical engineer | Certificate file | Equipment details match | Service provider |
| Overdue handling | Biomedical / user dept. | Corrective action note | Use decision documented | Quality head |
Related service pages
Calibration Certificate Verification
Calibration Scheduling
NABH Compliance Services
Biomedical Audit
Preventive Maintenance Services
Frequently asked questions
Who should approve the calibration SOP?
Approval should follow the hospital quality system, typically involving biomedical, quality and management authority.
Can one SOP cover all equipment?
Yes, but equipment-specific annexures or frequency charts are useful for high-risk or specialized devices.