Implementation and Evaluation of Preventive Maintenance Strategies for Digital X-Ray and Ultrasonography Systems in a Secondary Healthcare Hospital

Abstract

The reliability and safety of radiological equipment are essential for ensuring diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and continuity of healthcare services. This study evaluates the implementation of a preventive maintenance program for digital X-ray and ultrasonography systems at Ibnu Sina Hospital, Indonesia. A longitudinal observational study was conducted over two months (August–September 2024) through daily inspections of critical subsystems, including X-ray tubes, detectors, control units, collimators, ultrasound transducers, power supplies, and imaging components. Maintenance records were analyzed to assess functionality and operational stability. The results show that routine preventive maintenance maintained optimal equipment performance without major failures, highlighting its importance in improving reliability, minimizing operational risks, and supporting radiation safety compliance.