Power Strip Regulatory Compliance &

USB Electrical Safety

Today’s Speaker

Jim Folk, Tripp Lite Director – Healthcare • 20 years at Tripp Lite with focus on

healthcare technology applications

• Founded several technology companies specializing in healthcare solutions with over 35 years industry experience

• Healthcare and Electrical Engineering industry experience includes: Certified Michigan Engineer Practitioner, Federally Licensed Coast Guard Healthcare Officer, Licensed EMT, Graduate Engineer and member of American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety (ASPSS)

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Today’s Agenda

• Current State of Power Strip Compliance– Latest developments– New Proposed Standard - UL2930 Update– Latest input from the field

• USB Charger use in Patient Care Areas– Current Practice and Regulatory Standards– Injury History/Liability History– Technology Solutions

• Network Isolators

How many 120V 60Hz Conductors do we need to

consider in Health Care

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With an increase of electrical devices going in the patient care area, it is critical that power strips are properly used, providing patient safety while meeting regulations

Challenges

• Increase in number of devices

• Number and locating receptacles

• Overloading circuits

• Maintenance issues

Current Challenges

Regulatory Authorities, Standards and Testing Laboratories

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Historical Perspective of Power Strip Technology

Office grade

Addition of hospital-grade

plugs and receptacles

“not for use where NEC requires hospital-grade”

New technology patient care areas

UL 60601-1UL1363a

UL-2930

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Power Strip UL Codes

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Surge Suppressor with Hospital-Grade Plug and ReceptaclesUsed by facilities • UL1449 compliant

Patient Care Area Power StripUsed for medical devices

• UL 60601-1 compliant

Power Strip with Hospital-Grade Plug & Receptacles Used in Patient rooms, outside the P.C.V

• UL1363 compliant

Patient Care Area Power StripMounted to IV poles and crash carts • UL1363A compliant

UL-2930

UL-2930• Definition/Description

- Adds Ground Wire

• Why-Missing From Wall Conduit

• Issue-Makes Safety Sense. Is it Practical? Will it Work?

• Net Steps….

UL-2930

UL-2930

UL-2930

New TechnologyWhy this technology is safer than your current hospital-grade receptacles

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Monitors all three lines H-N-G for Validity

How To Manage Power Strips

Policy Includes:

• Policy developed with UL standards as guideline

• Tagging surge suppressors and power strips to ensure accurate replacement

• No more than four items plugged into one receptacle

• Preventative maintenance schedule

• Regular inspection by Environment of Care Committee

• Use of Hospital-Grade receptacles throughout the entire facility

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USB Electrical Safety• Issue or Not – In Patient Care Vicinity?

• Design Variations

• Ground Path

• Failed Electronics

• IEC60601-1 LISTED

80 Times Safer Than GFCI Receptacle

Wet Locations / Applications- Commercial & residential

Network Isolator

Isolation Transformer in a CUBE

Gigabit Speeds

Approved Cat6 cable, Backwards Compatible

Open Forum

Questions, Comments, Insights and Ideas

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For Additional Questions or Information Contact:

Email: medical@tripplite.comPhone: 773.869.1282