Development and Implementation of a Verification Protocol for Regulatory Compliance of Electrical Systems in Critical Hospital Areas

Electrical safety in critical hospital areas is paramount for protecting patients, medical personnel, and biomedical equipment. This work presents a verification protocol for hospital electrical installations based on Asociación Electrotécnica Argentina (AEA) regulation 710. The protocol aims to identify and rectify deficiencies that could jeopardize healthcare environment safety. Applying the protocol revealed significant shortcomings in critical areas like operating rooms and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) categorized under application group 2b. Alarming issues were found, such as the lack of isolation transformers in the IT network, crucial for safeguarding against accidental electrical discharges. This work proposes corrective measures and improvements to ensure compliance with current regulations and guarantee electrical safety in critical areas. Systematic implementation of the verification protocol will contribute to preventing electrical accidents, protecting the lives of patients and medical staff, and ensuring the uninterrupted continuation of medical care under safe conditions.