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NOM-001-SEDE-2012 Art. 517
Why does your hospital need isolation panels?
The Problem
The Solution
- Avoid the risk of electrocution during surgery
- Protect patients and hospital staff from receiving an electric shock caused by ground faults, while keeping electromedical equipment running.
- Prevent micro-electric shocks during invasive procedures in the Operating Room or any other critical area that can cause burns or even death.
The Standard that Requires It
The standard that requires it: NOM-001-SEDE-2012 Article 517 and NOM-016-SSA3-2012
Areas that Require It
- Intensive Care Units (adult, pediatric, and neonatal)
- Operating Rooms
- Delivery Rooms
- Intensive Care Units
- Coronary Care Units
- Emergency Rooms
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Obstetric Surgery
- Burn Unit
- Angiography Rooms
- Computed Tomography Rooms
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Rooms
- Portable X-ray Equipment
- Portable Laser Equipment
- Solution to improve electrical energy efficiency in Hospitals
- Protecting the lives of patients and medical staff
- An Isolated System is necessary because it can save a life
- The official standards NOM-001-SEDE-2012 and NOM-016-SSA3-2012
Which model does your hospital need?
Not sure which model you need? Our engineers specialized in isolated systems provide free advice. We evaluate your hospital's blueprints and recommend the optimal configuration for each area.
Isolated power panel models
Each model is designed for a specific type of critical area. All comply with article 517 of the NOM-001-SEDE-2012, UL 1047, UL 1022, UL 506, UL 50 standards and NOM-003-SCFI-2014 certification. Choose the model according to your hospital’s area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Isolated Power Panel?
An Isolated Power Panel is electromedical equipment that prevents electrical micro-shocks to patients and healthcare personnel while they are undergoing invasive procedures within an operating room, Intensive Care Units (ICU), or generally any critical care area in clinics, hospitals, sanatoriums, medical centers, etc.
What is an Isolated Power Panel used for?
- An Isolated Power Panel has the function of protecting patients and hospital staff from receiving an electric shock caused by ground faults, while simultaneously keeping electromedical equipment powered on.
- During surgery, the patient, being connected to electromedical equipment, experiences a reduction in their body’s electrical resistance.
Global statistics show that deaths from electrocution in operating rooms have increased, given that the use of electromedical equipment is currently used more in surgery and diagnosis. Learn more
How do Isolated Power Panels work?
An Isolated Power Panel has the function of protecting patients and hospital staff from receiving an electric shock while they are in surgery or undergoing any invasive procedure in which they have contact with biomedical equipment.
It achieves this by correctly distributing the electrical energy used to power all electromedical equipment and constantly monitoring this current to detect any leakage caused by ground faults, while keeping the equipment powered on.
Why is it important to have Isolated Power Panels?
Having an isolated power panel in hospitals is of vital importance to comply with the official standards NOM-001-SEDE-2012 and NOM-016-SSA3-2012, which establish that within the minimum infrastructure and equipment characteristics of hospitals, there must be Isolated Power Systems in Critical Care Areas.
This is because:
- Isolated power panels avoid the risk of electrocution during surgery.
- They prevent electrical micro-shocks during invasive procedures in the Operating Room, as well as in Intensive Care Units, which can cause burns or even death.
- Isolated power panels safeguard the lives of patients and medical staff by preventing the risk of death caused by electric shock.
- Isolated power panels allow electromedical equipment to remain powered on even when a leakage caused by ground faults is detected.
>> Learn more about the importance of isolated power panels.
In which areas are Isolated Power Panels used?
The official standards NOM-001-SEDE-2012 and NOM-016-SSA3-2012 establish that for hospital use, it is necessary to have an isolated electrical system in Critical Areas such as:
- Intensive Care Units
- Operating Rooms
- Delivery Rooms
- Transplant Rooms
- Procedure Rooms
- Care areas with electrical risk
- Toco-surgery rooms
- Shock trauma rooms
- Intermediate therapy
- Intensive Care Units
- Coronary Care Units
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Operating rooms
- Emergency rooms
- Hemodialysis areas
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Portable X-ray equipment
- Portable Laser equipment
In short, in similar areas where patients are subject to invasive procedures and connected to electromedical equipment.
What else does NOM-001-SEDE-2012 say? Read full article
Who is responsible for safety in a hospital?
The Ministry of Energy, through the Official Mexican Standard NOM-001-SEDE-2012, holds the following people responsible for safety in the hospital:
1.- Owner of the Construction Company
2.- The Verification Unit
3.- Maintenance Personnel
4.- Property Owner
5.- Administrative Personnel
Which standards require the use of Isolated Power Systems in hospitals?
NOM-001-SEDE-2012 and NOM-016-SSA3-2012.
In NOM-001-SEDE-2012, which article discusses the Isolated Electrical System?
Article 517 of NOM-001-SEDE-2012 discusses Isolated Electrical Systems. Learn which sections of article 517 provide information about this system.
What changes does the NOM-001-SEDE-2018 bring?
On May 20, 1997, the “Decree reforming, adding to, and repealing various provisions of the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization” was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which entered into force on August 1 of the same year. The most important reforms introduced to the Federal Law on Metrology and Standardization are in articles 51 and 51-A, which established that Official Mexican Standards (NOM) and Mexican Standards (NMX) should be reviewed every 5 years from the date of their entry into force.
Now, the Official Mexican Standard NOM-001-SEDE for Electrical Installations (utilization), since its initial publication on April 20, 1999, has had three revisions: 2005, 2012, and soon the 2018 revision. We want to talk about the changes in Section 5, article 517, INSTALLATIONS IN ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MEDICAL CARE, of this latest 2018 revision to NOM-001.
The National Consultative Committee for Standardization of Electrical Installations (CCNNIE), in carrying out the review for NOM-001-2018, based itself on the NFPA-70 2017 Edition. The NEC in article 517 contains important concepts and references from the NFPA 20, NFPA 99, NFPA101, and NFPA110 standards that were not clarified in NOM-001-SEDE-2018. Therefore, many essential texts must be explained extensively for their understanding. Our mission is to clarify the texts contained in several sections of article 517.
What is commissioning and when is it performed?
Commissioning refers to the planned process of starting up, regulating, and balancing systems, as well as equipment.
What is preventive maintenance and why is it important?
The concept of preventive maintenance is based on the inspection and cleaning of installations, as well as equipment, to avoid failures.
The importance lies in guaranteeing the correct operation of the Isolated Electrical System.
Go to Article: Maintenance of Isolated Electrical Systems in Hospitals
What are the 13 tests performed on the isolated electrical system?
Tests to be performed on isolated electrical power systems to energize the operating room and intensive care beds in accordance with NOM-001-SEDE2012 and NFPA-99 Health Care Facilities 2005 edition.
1.- Isolated system tests
2.- Line isolation monitor test
3.- GFCI test
4.- “Patient vicinity” test
5.- Receptacle test in patient vicinity
6.- Leakage current test
7.- Equipment grounding conductor resistance test
8.- Conductive floor test
9.- Receptacle polarity test
10.- Receptacle retention test
11.- Maintain electrical continuity
12.- The line isolation monitor circuit must be tested after installation and commissioning
13.- Ensure the equipment operates and provides results according to its design
Learn more >> Go to Article: 13 Tests to perform on Isolated Power System Installations
How is an Isolated Power Panel installed correctly?
A correct installation is essential to protect the lives of patients and medical staff from the dangers of electrical risks in hospitals, clinics, and sanatoriums. From the maximum permissible wiring distance to where to locate the timer clock. Click here and view all the information.
What is the importance, operation, and benefits of an Isolated Power Panel?
If you still have questions about the operation and importance of isolation panels for hospitals, you can watch the following video where we provide all the summarized information.
What is the color of the conductor cables in an isolated panel?
- Conductor with insulation 1: Orange color with at least one continuous stripe or band of a color other than green, white, or gray along the entire length of the conductor.
- Conductor with insulation 2: Brown color with at least one continuous stripe or band of a color other than green, white, or gray along the entire length of the conductor.
- For three-phase isolated electrical systems: The third conductor with insulation must be identified in yellow with at least one continuous stripe or band of a color other than green, white, or gray along the entire length of the conductor.
Single-phase E-core isolation transformer, with electrostatic shield between Primary and Secondary.
Post Glover LifeLink Mark V Line Isolation Monitor.
Load centers with two-pole circuit breakers.
Door with lock.
Field Electrical Wiring Compartment.
Terminal Block.
Grounding Busbar
Heavy-duty box
Chassis
Panel Front
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"The operating room is a workplace with a high risk of electrocution." Wills et al. 2010; Medical Researchers
"Despite years of electrical safety education, regulations, and surveillance units, there is still a major threat to life caused by electric shocks during a surgical procedure." Baker and Doyle (2010); Medical Researchers
Full regulatory compliance for your hospital
NOM-003-SCFI-2014: Electrical products, safety. Mandatory certification of electrical equipment in Mexico.
- UL 1047 — Standard for isolated power distribution panels for use in patient care areas.
- UL 1022 — Standard for line isolation monitors.
- UL 506 — Standard for voltage limiters.
- UL 50 — Standard for electrical enclosures.
- NFPA 99 — Health Care Facilities Code. Reference for testing and maintenance of isolated systems.
- NFPA 70 (NEC) — National Electrical Code. International basis for Art. 517.
