Safe Repair Project Partners with Action for Health to Prioritize Patient Safety

Safeguarding regulated repairs of medical devices can minimize risks in our healthcare settings.

ARLINGTON, VA – The Safe Repair Project is pleased to announce that this year we will be collaborating with Action for Health – a national non-profit advocacy organization working to ensure fair outcomes for critical healthcare issues. In all its work, the organization educates policymakers, the media, and concerned citizens about policies, laws, and regulations that are important to patients. Together, we will work to spread the message that individuals responsible for servicing or repairing the medical technology used in patient care and diagnostics need to be properly qualified and adhere to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.

With right-to-repair policies now enacted across all 50 states, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of prioritizing patient safety by ensuring that medical device repairs are not incorrectly lumped in with other consumer products. 

This significant partnership will support policies aimed at protecting patient welfare by advocating for the inclusion of medical device exemptions in any right-to-repair legislation. Together, the Safe Repair Project and Action for Health will work diligently to ensure that patient safety remains a top priority. Their efforts will also focus on maintaining high repair standards for medical devices and preventing potential malfunctions through appropriate policy exemptions.

Christopher Sheeron, President and Founder of Action for Health (A4H), stated:  “We are thrilled to collaborate with the Safe Repair Project. Our commitment to fair healthcare outcomes is unwavering, and this partnership underscores our dedication to patient safety. We uphold the highest standards of care. Every patient deserves access to safe, high-quality healthcare from reliable providers. With this new partnership, we will be strongly supporting initiatives that safeguard medical devices from legislation that could jeopardize patient well-being.”