MegaTest Medical Blog Series: Understanding Body Protected Area BPA in GP practices & Electrical Safety
- MegaTest
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Blog 1: Why BPA Is Being Talked About Again in GP Practices
Quick summary:
• BPA requirements are being discussed following RNZCGP Foundation Standard updates
• Many practices are uncertain, not non-compliant
• There is no need for panic, but clarity is important
• This series explains what applies and what doesn’t
Over the past year or so, many GP practices have started asking more questions about Body Protected Areas (BPAs) and electrical safety requirements in treatment and procedure rooms.
Recent updates and clarifications within the RNZCGP Foundation Standard have brought renewed focus to whether practices are aligned with AS/NZS 3003, the standard that governs electrical installations in patient areas.
Through our discussions with both the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and the Practice Managers and Administrators Association of New Zealand (PMAANZ), it has become clear that many practices are not non-compliant — they are simply uncertain about what applies to them.
Common questions we’re hearing include:
• Do all treatment rooms need to be BPAs?
• Has the standard changed?
• Do we need to do this work urgently?
• Are we over - or under - scoping electrical changes?
The short answer is: there is no need for panic. What is needed is clarity.
This blog series breaks BPA and medical electrical safety into practical, easy-to-understand parts to help practices plan calmly and confidently.
Questions about Body Protected Area BPA GP practices?
If you’re unsure how BPA requirements apply to your practice, or would like a practical discussion, feel free to contact MegaTest Solutions Ltd. We’re always happy to help clarify what applies — and what doesn’t.
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