SINGLE USE MEDICAL DEVICES POLICY
|
|
- Monica Thompson
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 SINGLE USE MEDICAL DEVICES POLICY First Issued by/date BWW /BKW March 2001 Issue Version Purpose of Issue/Description of Change Planned Review Date 2 Update May 2011 Named Responsible Officer:- Approved by Date Infection Prevention and Control Lead Infection Control Committee 18 th June 2008 Policy File:- Infection Control Policy No 6 Impact Assessment Screening Complete- July 2008 Full Impact Assessment Required - No Key Performance Indicator 1. Infection Prevention and Control audit 2. Attendance levels at Infection Control Training 3. Compliance with Code of Practice UNLESS THIS VERSION HAS BEEN TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE PCT WEB SITE THERE IS NO ASSURANCE THIS IS THE CORRECT VERSION
2 Contents Page Introduction 3 Policy Aim 3 Policy outcome 3 Target group 3 Specific responsibilities 4 Cross reference related PCT policies 4 Evidence to support policy 5 Legal Implications, negligence and regulatory requirements 5 Definition of a medical device 5 Definition of single use 5 Safety Issues 6 Single patient use 6 Use of Medicines 6 Prion disease 6 Disposal of single use equipment 7 Training 7 Audit 7 Archiving 7 Risk Assessment 7 References 8 List of those consulted in drafting process 8 Page 2 of 8
3 Wirral PCT Introduction The reprocessing and reuse of single-use medical devices is a long standing practice although the Medical Devices Regulatory Agency (MHRA) advises against this. Users often justify the reprocessing of such devices on the basis of economic and environmental benefits. These perceived benefits are questionable as many of the processes require to ensure that the device is safe and fit for its intended purpose cannot be undertaken by the reprocessor (a person who undertakes the reprocessing of a medical device). Many single-use devices are also reused without adequate evaluation of the increased risk to patients MHRA It is the Policy of this Trust that medical devices identified by the manufacturer as single use will never be reprocessed within a clinic or community setting and used for another patient. Policy Aim It is the aim of this policy to draw to the attention of staff hazards and risks associated with reprocessing and reusing single-use medical devices. It is the responsibility of each Independent Contractor to reduce Healthcare Associated Infection (HCAI) and ensure the Health and Safety of staff. The PCT recommends that contractors apply the principles of this policy as minimum standards within their practices to ensure their professional and contractual duties are discharged. Policy outcome Staff will use medical devices safely and appropriately. Single use items will not be reused. Target group PCT salaried staff. Shared as best practice with Independent General Practice staff, General Dental Practice staff, Independent Pharmacists and Optometrists. Page 3 of 8
4 Specific responsibilities Board The Board has collective responsible for ensuring assurance that appropriate and effective policies are in place to minimise the risks of health care associated infections. Director of Infection Prevention and Control It is the responsibility of the Director of Infection Prevention and Control to oversee the development and implementation of infection prevention and control policies. Infection Prevention and Control Team It is the responsibility of the Infection Prevention and Control Team to ensure this policy is reviewed and amended at the review date or prior to this following new developments in single use. Service Managers It is the responsibility of managers to ensure that staff have read the Single use policy and that staff have a suitable and adequate supply of single-use products appropriate to the care environment, Staff It is the responsibility of staff to ensure they follow the legal requirements as detailed in this policy. Cross reference related PCT policies Management of Healthcare Waste Policy Medical Devices Policy Waste Policy Nursing Non Medical Prescribing Standard Operating Procedure for Medicine Administration in Community Nursing NB: Always use most current versions of PCT policies as may be superseded at any time. Page 4 of 8
5 Evidence to support policy MHRA DB 2006(04) October 2006 Single-Use Medical Devices: Implications and Consequences of Reuse. Legal Implications, negligence and regulatory requirements The PCT acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the following legislation: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Part 1 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 The Medical Devices Regulations 2002 Standards for Better Health 2004 Definition of a medical device Any instrument, apparatus, appliance, material or other article whether used alone or in combination, intended by the manufacturer to be used for human beings for the purpose of: Control of conception Diagnosis, prevention, monitoring treatment or alleviation of disease Diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, alleviation of or compensation for an injury or handicap Investigation, replacement or modification of the anatomy or physiology process Definition of single use The medical device is intended to be used on an individual patient during a single procedure and then discarded. The device is not intended to be reprocessed and used on another patient. The labelling identifies the device as disposable and not intended to be reprocessed and used again. Page 5 of 8
6 Safety Issues Single use devices may not be designed to allow thorough decontamination processes. Reprocessing may alter its characteristics and performance may be compromised. Single use devices have not undergone extensive testing validation and testing for reuse. There may be the potential for cross-infection through design e.g. fine bores of tubes. Some materials can absorb certain chemical which can gradually leach from the material over time. Chemicals may cause corrosion or changes to the materials of the device. The material may experience stress during reuse and may fail stretch or break. Inadequately cleaned equipment can carry bacterial endotoxins which remain after bacterial are killed. Re-use of single use items may then transfer legal liability for that item from the manufacturer to themselves or their employer, unless reprocessing methods have been validated to prove the safety of both the process, and the end product. This Trust is not equipped to deal adequately with these requirements. Single patient use Some items of equipment are identified as suitable for single patient use i.e. urethral catheters supplied within the community for intermittent use and continence treatment equipment. A medical device may be used for more than one episode on one patient only; the device may undergo some form of reprocessing between each use. Advice must be sought from the manufacturer and the Infection Prevention and Control Team on appropriate decontamination methods. Use of Medicines Medicines including topical medical products must be considered as single use items unless the label and/or the supporting manufacturers guidelines clearly state that they have been prepared as multi-dose items. A risk assessment must be carried out (in conjunction with Medicines Management) for each individual product. Page 6 of 8
7 Prion disease Prions are infective agents which contain no nuclear material. Prions multiply by changing normal cellular proteins into abnormal proteins which then accumulate in the central nervous system, where they can trigger neurological symptoms. Chemical and heat sterilisation are only partially effective at inactivation prion protein. In order to reduce the potential risk of transmission of prions during procedures in contact with nervous tissue, single use instruments are recommended. Although the risk of Variant Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease (vcjd) in dentistry is low endodontic files and reamers should be treated as single use items. Disposal of single use equipment Single use equipment must be disposed of following the PCT waste disposal policies. Training Included in Essential training. Audit As part of the Infection Prevention and Control Audit programme. Archiving Hard and/or electronic copies of previous versions of this document will be held by the Infection Prevention & Control Team for the retention period required under current NHS guidance. Risk Assessment Included in service risk assessment, clinic and procedure risk assessment. Page 7 of 8
8 References Health Services Circular. HSC1999/178 variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vcjd): Minimising the risk of transmission SEAC Position Statement vcjd and endodontic dentistry. Department of Health 2007 Primary care dental services: guidance on singleuse instruments for endodontic procedures. Department of Health Advice for dentists on re-use of endodontic instruments and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vcjd). List of those consulted in drafting process Infection Control Committee Page 8 of 8
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL POLICY AND PROCEDURES Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust)
A member of: Association of UK University Hospitals INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL POLICY AND PROCEDURES Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust) IPC17 SINGLE USE AND SINGLE PATIENT USE MEDICAL
More informationTrust Policy 218 Ionising Radiation Safety Policy
Trust Policy 218 Ionising Radiation Safety Policy Purpose Date Version August 2016 7 To ensure that Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust complies with all relevant legislation with regard to the use of ionising
More informationLatex and Occupational Dermatitis Policy Incorporating Glove Selection
Latex and Occupational Dermatitis Policy Incorporating Glove Selection DOCUMENT CONTROL: Version: 3 Ratified by: Risk Management Sub Group Date ratified: 17 July 2013 Name of originator/author: Health
More informationWhy Single Use of Endodontic Files Makes Sense For You and Your Patients
Why Single Use of Endodontic Files Makes Sense For You and Your Patients The cost of doing business increases every year. That fact is certainly not lost on dental practitioners, who are constantly seeking
More informationmaking a referral for breast imaging Standard Operating Procedure
Document Control Title Reporting Radiographer Author Directorate Surgery Date Version Issued 0.1 May 2016 Status Draft Author s job title Reporting Radiographer Department Breast Imaging Comment / Changes
More informationPPG Single Use Medical Devices
Area Section Subsection Document Type Infection Prevention and Control General N/A Policy Scope Approved By All Health Care Providers Original Effective Date Revised Effective Date Reviewed Date Glenda
More informationPeninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE)
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) Decontamination - Cleaning and Disinfection Version 3.0 Date approved: November 2016 Approved by: The Board Review due: November 2019 Policy will be updated as
More informationCase scenarios: Patient Group Directions
Putting NICE guidance into practice Case scenarios: Patient Group Directions Implementing the NICE guidance on Patient Group Directions (MPG2) Published: March 2014 [updated March 2017] These case scenarios
More informationReport to: Trust Board Agenda item: 13. Date of Meeting: 8 June 2011
Report to: Trust Board Agenda item: 13. Date of Meeting: 8 June 2011 Title of Report: Status: Board Sponsor: Author: Appendices Emergency Planning Annual Report To note James Rimmer, Director of Operations
More informationSFHOH4 SQA Unit Code H4PX 04 Contribute to the production of dental images
SFHOH4 SQA Unit Code H4PX 04 Overview This standard is intended for those who contribute to the process of producing dental images for diagnostic and quality assurance purposes. You will need to prepare
More informationCOMPETENT AUTHORITY (UK) MEDICAL DEVICES DIRECTIVES GUIDANCE NOTES FOR MANUFACTURERS OF DENTAL APPLIANCES
COMPETENT AUTHORITY (UK) 10 EC MEDICAL DEVICES DIRECTIVES GUIDANCE NOTES FOR MANUFACTURERS OF DENTAL APPLIANCES (CUSTOM MADE DEVICES) Updated March 2008 CONTENTS PAGE Introduction 3 Definition of dental
More informationNotice Information: - Advisory 01 November 2010
Notice Information: - Advisory 01 November 2010 Part 1. Product Information a) Title: Single Use & Single Patient Use Medical Devices b) Product Name/Type: Single Use & Single Patient Use Medical Devices
More informationOn successful completion of the Unit the learner will be able to:
Higher National Unit specification General information Unit code: H9R8 34 Superclass: PF Publication date: September 2015 Source: Scottish Qualifications Authority Version: 03 Unit purpose This Unit is
More informationTemplate Standard Operating Procedure For: Handling of Midazolam and other controlled drugs in Dental Practices
Name of Dental Practice : Objectives To ensure implementation of the regulations and guidance on safe and secure handling of midazolam and other controlled drugs (CDs) Scope To cover all aspects of obtaining
More informationManagement of AIDS/HIV Infected Healthcare Workers Policy
Management of AIDS/HIV Infected Healthcare Workers Policy DOCUMENT CONTROL: Version: 4 Ratified by: Corporate Policy Panel Date ratified: 20 July 2017 Name of originator/author: HR Manager Name of responsible
More informationUSE OF UNLICENSED MEDICINES AND OFF-LABEL MEDICINES WHERE A LICENSED MEDICINE IS AVAILABLE
NHS Scotland Directors of Pharmacy and Scottish Association of Medical Directors USE OF UNLICENSED MEDICINES AND OFF-LABEL MEDICINES WHERE A LICENSED MEDICINE IS AVAILABLE CONSENSUS STATEMENT This consensus
More informationEUROPEAN COMMISSION ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY DIRECTORATE GENERAL
EUROPEAN COMMISSION ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY DIRECTORATE GENERAL Consumers goods Cosmetics and medical devices SYNTHESIS DOCUMENT - OUTCOME OF THE FIRST PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE REPROCESSING OF MEDICAL
More informationNorth of England Cancer Network. Policies and Procedures. Standards for the Safe Use of Oral Anticancer Medicines
\ North of England Cancer Network Policies and Procedures Standards for the Safe Use of Oral Anticancer Medicines NECN Oral Anticancer medicine Policy version 1.6 Page 1 of 17 Issue Date: Feb 2017 Contents
More informationPandemic influenza. Guidance on the delivery of and contract arrangements for primary care dentistry
Pandemic influenza Guidance on the delivery of and contract arrangements for primary care dentistry DH INFORMATION READER BOX Policy HR/Workforce Management Planning Clinical Document Purpose Gateway Reference
More informationIRMER Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations
IRMER Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations Download for information at www.scottishdental.org IONISING RADIATION (MEDICAL EXPOSURE ) REGULATION 2000 (as Amended) (IR(ME)R AN EXPLANATION GUIDE
More informationPrimary Care Dental Services Clinical Governance Framework. May 2006 (Updated)
Primary Care Dental Services Clinical Governance Framework May 2006 (Updated) Primary Care Dental Services Clinical Governance Framework 2 Clinical Governance Framework Guidance for Primary Care Dental
More informationDIRECT ACCESS - Guidance to BSDHT Members
DIRECT CCESS - Guidance to BSDHT Members Direct ccess came into effect from 1 May 2013. But what does it mean for dental hygienists and dental therapists? The GDC have published guidance notes on the subject
More informationWorkplace Alcohol and Drugs Policy. (Example Use Only)
Workplace Alcohol and Drugs Policy (Example Use Only) Introduction We are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive working environment for all employees, contractors, customers and visitors
More informationTuberculosis Procedure ICPr016. Table of Contents
Tuberculosis Procedure ICPr016 Table of Contents Tuberculosis Procedure ICPr016... 1 What is Tuberculosis?... 2 Any required definitions/explanations... 2 NHFT... 2 Tuberculosis (TB)... 3 Latent TB...
More informationExplanatory Memorandum to accompany the following subordinate legislation-
Explanatory Memorandum to accompany the following subordinate legislation- 1. Care Standards Act 2000 (Extension of the Application of Part 2 to Private Dental Practices) (Wales) Regulations 2017, 2. Private
More informationQuality. Standards. Assurance. Summary Document. for physiotherapy service delivery. The Standards are organised into 10 sections:
Quality Summary Document See the full document at www.csp.org.uk/standards Assurance Standards for physiotherapy service delivery The Standards are organised into 10 sections: This leaflet provides a summary
More informationPROCEDURE FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING
PROCEDURE FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING First Issued Issue Version Two Purpose of Issue/Description of Change Planned Review Date To promote safe and effective blood glucose monitoring using Trust equipment
More informationHealth and Safety Policy Arrangements: Radiation Protection Guidelines
Health and Safety Policy Arrangements: Radiation Protection Guidelines Author: Dr N. Sarrami Date of Approval: 12//2010 Due Review Date: 12//2012 1 Radiation Protection Guidelines CONTENTS Section Section
More informationProcedure. Identify all possible radiation hazards.
Guidance Notes on Radiation Risk Assessment Prior to commencing any new work practice involving a source of ionising radiation it is important that a realistic assessment of the radiation risks is carried
More informationADMINISTRATION OF INSULIN
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE ADMINISTRATION OF INSULIN Issue History First issued April 2012 Issue Version Two Purpose of Issue/Description of Change Planned Review Date To promote the safe administration
More informationPATIENT GROUP DIRECTIONS POLICY
PATIENT GROUP DIRECTIONS POLICY To be read in conjunction with the Medicines Policy and the Controlled Drugs Policy Version: 5 Ratified by: Senior Managers Operations Group Date ratified: August 2015 October
More information40 Use and Supply of Drugs or Medicines in Optometric Practice
40 Use and Supply of Drugs or Medicines in Optometric Practice Guideline 40.01 The optometrist has a duty to take due care in the use of drugs in optometric practice and to only supply drugs when it is
More informationPatient Group Directions Policy
Patient Group Directions Policy Category: Summary: Equality Analysis undertaken: Valid From: Date of Next Review: Approval Date/ Via: Distribution: Related Documents: Author(s): Further Information: This
More information510(k) submissions. Getting US FDA clearance for your device: Improving
Getting US FDA clearance for your device: Improving 510(k) submissions Audrey Swearingen, RAC Director, Regulatory Affairs Telephone: +1 512.222.0263 Email: aswearingen@emergogroup.com Download this white
More informationControl of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 1. Purpose This document provides guidance to staff on how to comply with the COSHH Regulations 2002 (as amended) and in particular informs
More informationPolicy for Infection Prevention and Control of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE)
Policy for Infection Prevention and Control of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) Page 1 of 9 Document Control Sheet Name of document: Policy for Infection Prevention and Control of Transmissible
More informationPolicy and Procedure for the Development, Approval and Implementation of Patient Group Directions in NHS Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group
BEFORE USING THIS POLICY ALWAYS ENSURE YOU ARE USING THE MOST UP TO DATE VERSION Policy and Procedure for the Development, Approval and Implementation of Patient Group Directions in NHS Haringey Clinical
More informationDraft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff
Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff Submission and Review of Sterility Information in Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Devices Labeled as Sterile DRAFT GUIDANCE This guidance document
More informationProposed Radiation Safety Regulations: Submission form
Proposed Radiation Safety Regulations: Submission form Making a submission This form is designed to assist submitters responding to the discussion points in Proposed Radiation Safety Regulations: A consultation
More informationInfection control failures in a dental surgery dilemmas in incident management
Journal of Public Health Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 303 307 doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdm038 Advance Access Publication 22 June 2007 Infection control failures in a dental surgery dilemmas in incident management S.
More informationControl of Noise at Work
Control of Noise at Work Contents Policy Statement... 2 Principles... 2... 4 Individuals... 4 Line Managers... 4 Health and Safety Team... 4 Occupational Health... 5 Additional Information... 6 Control
More informationService Level Agreement for the Provision of Level 1 Substance Misuse Services from a Community Pharmacy under contract to NHS Grampian
Service Level Agreement for the Provision of Level 1 Substance Misuse Services from a Community Pharmacy under contract to NHS Grampian 1. Introduction The provision of Substance Misuse (SM) services through
More information19/08/2014. What is Injection Safety?
Infection Prevention and Control A Foundation Course SAFE INJECTION PRACTICES AND SHARPS MANAGEMENT Fiona Barry IPCN Mercy University Hospital, Cork 2014 Links to CDC Materials http://www.youtube.com/watch%3fv%3d6d0stmoz80k
More informationCaring for your indwelling urinary catheter
Caring for your indwelling urinary catheter Information for patients This information is produced by the Continence, Urology and Colorectal Service Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Having a urinary
More informationGuidance for Industry
MEDICAL DEVICES SECTOR Guidance for Industry Format and Content of Proposed Bundling/Grouping Criteria for Medical Devices DRAFT GUIDANCE This guidance document is being distributed for comment purposes
More informationControl of Noise at Work Procedure
WILTSHIRE POLICE FORCE PROCEDURE Control of Noise at Work Procedure Effective from: 11.05.2015 Page 1 of 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS Identification... 3 Ownership... 3 Revision History... 3 Approvals... 3 Distribution...
More informationCARIBX (UK) LIMITED. Environmental, Health and Safety Management System. Revision: 00 APRIL 2011
CARIBX (UK) LIMITED Environmental, Health and Safety Management System Revision: 00 APRIL 2011 Document Details and Issue Record Rev No. Details Date Author Checked Text 00 Draft 01/04/2011 CJMD Calcs
More informationUrinary Catheters. Prevalence of Infections
Urinary Catheterisation Urinary catheterisation is defined as an intervention to enable the emptying of the bladder by insertion of a catheter. Catheters can be short term less than 28 days or long term
More informationProvläsningsexemplar / Preview. First edition
Provläsningsexemplar / Preview TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 19930 First edition 2017-12 Guidance on aspects of a risk-based approach to assuring sterility of terminally sterilized, single-use health
More informationIonising Radiation Policy
Document Author Written By: Radiation Protection Adviser Authorised Authorised By: Chief Executive Date: 24/08/2018 Date: 22 nd vember 2018 Lead Director: Consultant Radiologist Effective Date: 22 nd vember
More informationChief Dental Officer England: Advice on commercial practice of online registered dental practitioners selling patient group directions for NHS
Chief Dental Officer England: Advice on commercial practice of online registered dental practitioners selling patient group directions for NHS England commissioned services. Chief Dental Officer England:
More informationSAMED Position: Reuse of SUDs
SAMED Position: Reuse of SUDs What We Will Cover SAMED - who we are and what we do Definition of single-use device Overview of single-use device reprocessing Overview of SA and other countries regulatory
More informationIonising Radiation Policy
Ionising Radiation Policy CONTENTS 1. University Policy. 2. Procedures / Guidance. 2.1 Responsibilities of the Deans of Schools and/or Heads of Departments 2.2 Radiation Protection Advisor / Radiation
More informationHealthcare (clinical) Waste Awareness
Healthcare (clinical) Waste Awareness Disposal of Dental Service Waste Dental services in NHS Boards, where applicable, can now use the healthcare (clinical) waste service provided by the NHS Board for
More informationHigh Impact Intervention Peripheral intravenous cannula care bundle
High Impact Intervention Peripheral intravenous cannula care bundle Aim To reduce the incidence of peripheral intravenous cannula infections. Introduction The aim of the care bundle, as set out in this
More informationSAFE HANDLING OF VACCINES
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE SAFE HANDLING OF VACCINES Issue History Issue Version One Purpose of Issue/Description of Change Planned Review Date To ensure vaccines are stored in accordance with manufacturers
More informationCJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease)
CJD - lyodura and the risk of exposure during healthcare - frequently asked questions We would like to reassure all our patients that tight regulations govern all infection control processes at Addenbrooke's,
More informationPolicy: S5 Smoke Free Policy
Policy: S5 Smoke Free Policy Version: S5/15 Ratified by: Trust Management Team Date ratified: 3 rd June 2015 Title of Author: Clinical Services Manager/Specialist & Forensic Title of responsible Executive
More informationAMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR , filed 10/10/95, effective. WAC Purpose. The purpose of WAC through
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 95-21-041, filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95) WAC 246-817-601 Purpose. The purpose of WAC 246-817-601 through ((246-817-630)) 246-817-660 is to establish requirements
More informationItem No: 10. Meeting Date: Wednesday 20 th September Glasgow City Integration Joint Board. Alex MacKenzie, Chief Officer, Operations
Item No: 10 Meeting Date: Wednesday 20 th September 2017 Glasgow City Integration Joint Board Report By: Contact: Alex MacKenzie, Chief Officer, Operations Anne Mitchell, Head of Older People & Primary
More informationA Competency Based Curriculum. National Examining Board for Dental Nurses. National Diploma in Dental Nursing
National Examining Board for Dental Nurses A Competency Based Curriculum National Examining Board for Dental Nurses National Diploma in Dental Nursing March 2012 This page is intentionally blank N a t
More informationScope of Practice. Approved Dental Council September 2010 Revised Dental Council June
Scope of Practice Revised Dental Council June 2012 1 Scope of Practice The Dentists Act 1985 refers to two distinct groups within the dental team, the dentist and auxiliary dental workers. In keeping with
More informationDENTAL INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL MANUAL
DENTAL INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL MANUAL www.infectioncontroldental.com.au Infection Prevention and Control Manual Copyright 2016: Infection Control Dental Pty Ltd All Rights Reserved. Without limiting
More informationAMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR , filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95)
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 95-21-041, filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95) WAC 246-817-601 Purpose. The purpose of WAC 246-817-601 through ((246-817-630)) 246-817-660 is to establish requirements
More informationMaximizing Sustainability Through Reprocessing Single Use Devices
Maximizing Sustainability Through Reprocessing Single Use Devices Maximizing our Investment in Healthcare 2011 CADTH Symposium Vancouver, BC April 4, 2011 Dianne Trudeau Operations Leader Medical Device
More informationMedical Devices - Reporting to MHRA.. Emma Rooke, December 2015
Medical Devices - Reporting to MHRA. Emma Rooke, December 2015 Topics to be covered today: The MHRA and what we do What is a Medical Device? Adverse Incidents Reporting adverse incidents to the MHRA The
More informationName of Event: Date of Event: Details of Event Organiser: [Name, Address, Contact number, ]
FOOD SAFETY PLAN [Template] - Please complete the missing details and change or add to this plan as required so that it is specific to your event and covers all the food safety issues at your event. -
More informationRADIATION SAFETY POLICY. Controlled Document Number: Version Number: 3 Controlled Document Sponsor: Controlled Document Lead: Approved By:
RADIATION SAFETY POLICY CONTROLLED DOCUMENT CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION: PURPOSE Controlled Document Number: Version Number: 3 Controlled Document Sponsor: Controlled Document Lead: Approved By: Policy Health
More informationAPPENDIX 2. Appendix 2 MoU
APPENDIX 2 THIS APPENDIX CONTAINS BOTH THE TEXT OF THE CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN JCSTD, THE GDC AND COPDEND ABOUT THEIR JOINT WORKING ARRANGEMENTS AND THE WORKING NOTES DRAFTED BY PROF
More informationCONTINENCE MODULE MIMIMUM STANDARDS INDWELLING URINARY CATHETERISATION (SHORT & LONG-TERM)
CONTINENCE MODULE MIMIMUM STANDARDS INDWELLING URINARY CATHETERISATION (SHORT & LONG-TERM) The minimum standards required for indwelling urinary catheterisation (both short and long-term and urethral and
More informationEthics of Research. A Guide to Practice at Northumbria
Ethics of Research A Guide to Practice at Northumbria 1. Sources of Ethics Policy 2. Importance 3. Ethical Risk Categories 4. Approval Process 5. Key provisions 6. Judgment Issues 7. What next 8. Governance
More informationCreating a Smoke Free Workplace Policy
Creating a Smoke Free Workplace Policy Solent NHS Trust policies can only be considered to be valid and up-to-date if viewed on the intranet. Please visit the intranet for the latest version. Purpose of
More informationDrug and Alcohol Management within the workplace
Drug and Alcohol Management within the workplace Introduction A business of any size can experience issues relating to drug and alcohol misuse at some point with their employees. It has become a growing
More informationEquality of Opportunity Committee
Equality of Opportunity Committee EOC(3)-12-09 (p8) Inquiry into Discrimination against People Living with HIV by Healthcare Professionals and Providers Written evidence from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University
More informationDate Ratified 15/05/2014 Health & Safety Committee Review Date 01/05/2016 Director of Estates and Facilities Expiry Date 14/05/2017 Withdrawn Date
Policy No: RM15 Version: 5.0 Name of Policy: Latex Policy Effective From: 19/06/2014 Date Ratified 15/05/2014 Ratified Health & Safety Committee Review Date 01/05/2016 Sponsor Director of Estates and Facilities
More informationGeneral Dental Practice Inspection (Announced) Parkway Cosmetic and Dental Spa (Private Dental Practice) Inspection date: 25 July 2016
General Dental Practice Inspection (Announced) Parkway Cosmetic and Dental Spa (Private Dental Practice) Inspection date: 25 July 2016 Publication date: 26 October 2016 1 This publication and other HIW
More informationPatient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions (PGDs) Document level: Trustwide (TW) Code: MP2 Issue number: 4 Lead executive Authors details Type of document Target audience Document purpose Medical Director Senior Clinical
More informationADVANCE PREPARATION OF INSULIN FOR PATIENTS TO ADMINISTER AT HOME
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE ADVANCE PREPARATION OF INSULIN FOR PATIENTS TO ADMINISTER AT HOME First Issued July 08 Issue Version Two Purpose of Issue/Description of Change Planned Review Date To promote
More informationNamed Responsible Officer Approved By Date. Clinical Services Manager Clinical Procedures Group July 2010
PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF SPIROMETRY IN WIRRAL INTERMEDIATE CARDIAC CLINICS (WICC) Issue History October 2006 July 2010 Issue Version Two Purpose of issue/description of change To assist WICC practitioners
More informationPharmacy Needle and Syringe Programme. Enhanced Contract
Pharmacy Needle and Syringe Programme Enhanced Contract 1 st April 2012 31 st March 2013 Signed on behalf of LPC Signed on behalf of CRI Signed on behalf of Turning Point Signed on behalf of KCA Signed
More informationGuidance for optometrist prescribers
Guidance for optometrist prescribers Contents Introduction Legislation and terminology Standards for optometrist prescribers Specialist areas of practice Section 1 - Guidance for prescribing practice P1.
More informationMinister s Declaration
Explanatory Memorandum (including Regulatory Impact Assessment) to accompany the National Health Service (Dental Charges) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 This Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared
More informationDraft Guidance for Pharmacists on Extemporaneous Dispensing. Version 1
1. Introduction Draft Guidance for Pharmacists on Extemporaneous Dispensing Version 1 The purpose of this guidance is to assist pharmacists in discharging their legal and professional obligations to patients
More informationThis policy does not form part of any employee s terms and conditions of employment and is not intended to have any contractual effect.
Introduction CIT acknowledges that smoking and breathing other people s tobacco smoke is a health hazard and CIT is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of those who work for us by providing
More informationSOP-QA-30 V Scope
Title: Effective Date: 1-4-17 Review Date: 1-4-20 Author: Joanne Rodger, Senior R&D Manager QA Approval: Richard Cowie, QA Manager Approver: Prof Maggie Cruickshank, R&D Director Approver: Prof Steve Heys,
More informationUS30B14. Provide facial electrical treatments
US30B14 Provide facial electrical treatments This unit is about improving face and skin condition using direct high frequency, galvanic, EMS, micro-current, lymphatic drainage and micro-dermabrasion equipment.
More informationEnvironment, Health and Safety Management System. Management of Contractors Procedure
Environment, Health and Safety Management System Procedure Revision History Revision No. Review Date 1.0 Feb/2018 Description of Change Replacing the Health & Safety Sr. Officer with Health & Safety Specialist/
More informationAlcohol & Drug Practice
Alcohol & Drug Practice Vice-President, Health & Safety June 1, 2011 Purpose Cenovus recognizes that the use of alcohol and drugs can adversely affect job performance, the work environment and the safety
More informationPH52. Audit tool for the implementation of. NICE public health guidance 52 Needle and syringe programmes
PH52 Audit tool for the implementation of NICE public health guidance 52 Needle and syringe programmes Introduction This audit tool has been developed to help you audit implementation of, and compliance
More informationIssue: March 2016 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE FOR ADVERTISING MEDICINES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Issue: March 2016 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE FOR ADVERTISING MEDICINES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE FOR ADVERTISING MEDICINES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTENTS
More informationBS EN ISO 14971: Risk Analysis and Risk Management Report
BLACKHORSE ROAD, LETCHWORTH, HERTS, SG6 1HB, ENGLAND Tel: + 44 (0) 1462 686221 www.stoddard.co.uk Fax: + 44 (0) 1462 480711 BS EN ISO 14971: Risk Analysis and Risk Management Report Product: Gates and
More informationAuthorisation to carry out certain acts of EQUINE DENTISTRY in Western Australia under the direction of a registered veterinary surgeon
Authorisation to carry out certain acts of EQUINE DENTISTRY in Western Australia under the direction of a registered veterinary surgeon 1 GUIDELINES Preamble Section 26(4)(b) of the Veterinary Surgeons
More informationHealth and Social Care Workers and Pandemic Influenza
Health and Social Care Workers and Pandemic Influenza Information for staff who are pregnant or in DH INFORMATION READER BOX Policy HR / Workforce Management Planning / Clinical Document Purpose Gateway
More informationSingle market, regulatory environment, industries under vertical legislation Pharmaceuticals : regulatory framework and market authorisations
EUROPEAN COMMISSION ENTERPRISE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL Single market, regulatory environment, industries under vertical legislation Pharmaceuticals : regulatory framework and market authorisations Brussels,
More informationStandard Operating Procedures (SOP) Research and Development Office
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Research and Development Office Title of SOP: GCP Inspection Procedures (MHRA) SOP Number: 15 Version Number: 2.0 Supercedes: 1.0 Effective date: August 2013 Review
More informationCode of Practice for Radiation Protection in Dentistry. Code of Practice For Radiation Protection in Dentistry
Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in Dentistry Code of Practice For Radiation Protection in Dentistry 10 OCTOBER 2017 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION... 3 1.0 CITATION... 3 1.1 BACKGROUND... 3 1.2 PURPOSE
More informationMedico-Legal Aspects of Conscious Sedation
Medico-Legal Aspects of Conscious Sedation By the end of this talk you should have a clear understanding of: The legislation/guidance associated with the " " " "provision of conscious sedation The importance
More informationSFHOH2 SQA Unit Code H4PV 04 Offer information and support to individuals about dental services and the protection of oral health
Offer information and support to individuals about dental services and Overview This standard is concerned with providing information on dental services and helping individuals to improve and maintain
More informationREPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL
EN EN EN EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 27.8.2010 COM(2010) 443 final REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Report on the issue of the reprocessing of medical devices in
More informationINFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL POLICY AND PROCEDURES Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust)
A member of: Association of UK University Hospitals INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL POLICY AND PROCEDURES Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust) IPC20 VACCINATION PROGRAMME FOR STAFF AND
More information