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Please see the link to the latest edition of MDET the Medical Device Educators and Trainers journal. NAMDET is sharing good news, looking at innovations and also new articles around device disinfecting and cleaning chemicals, safety initiatives as well as launching the latest NAMDET e-learning course for ‘beds, bed rails and trolleys’ to help with …
BCEC in Birmingham, June 2nd ,2025 is the third annual event focussing on Dose Error Reduction Systems (DERS) and SMART infusion pumps. A range of speakers will be on hand to update on current trends, issues and also look at planning for the future. Suppliers will also be on hand to showcase their infusion pumps …
Last chance to book a place at DERS and SMART pump event (2nd June) Read More »
NAMDET are pleased to announce the date and venue for the annual DERS and SMART pump conference 2025. We will be meeting again in BCEC Birmingham for the annual update, review progress across the UK and look at integration, establishing drug libraries, and updates from colleagues working in the arena of medication safety, drug safety …
2025; DERS and SMART pump conference June 2nd, 2025 Read More »
A NAMDET colleague is looking for help in completing their MSc research project around medical device training and wonders if anyone can help? Tisha is a final-year Biomedical Systems Engineering student at the University of Warwick, currently working on a dissertation alongside MTS Health. Their research focuses on optimising medical device training through policy enhancements …
Given the lack of official data and oversight, the RCN asked its members to respond to a short survey an thousands of nursing staff have responded in just a matter of days. They confirmed corridor care is widespread across the UK. Scale is one thing, but to read their experiences of its impact on patients …
On the frontline of the UK’s ‘corridor care’ crisis Read More »
The Food and Drug Administration have released much-anticipated testing recommendations for pulse oximeters. The draft guidance follows years of discussion about concerns that the devices can be less accurate for people with darker skin pigmentation than people with lighter pigmentation.
NHS England has commenced a review of digital clinical safety standards DCB0129 and DCB0160 to ensure they remain up-to-date, practical and aligned with the latest advancements in healthcare technology and clinical practice. They are actively seeking input from a range of stakeholders, including NHS professionals, IT manufacturers and those involved in digital risk assessment. This will support them to …
Review of digital clinical safety standards: DCB0129 and DCB0160 Read More »
NAMDET conference team are pleased to announce that photos taken at conference 2024 held in Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales have been uploaded to the ‘flic.kr’ website and free to peruse and download. Please follow the link behind the button below. A huge thank you goes out to the team from North Wales (Tracie Walkden-Williams …
NAMDET members are asked to look at the latest MHRA consultation and make recommendations, suggestions etc. Closing date is January 5th 2024. Please feel free to share with colleagues working in medical device design and development too. The MHRA is inviting members of the public – including patients, medical device researchers, developers, manufacturers and suppliers, …
NAMDET are pleased to share the new members of the NAMDET Management Board. We are delighted to announce the names of the new team. Tina Worth, from BD Ltd, who brings a wealth of experience and strong leadership skills. Tina has over 35 years of experience within the NHS and Department of Health as a …
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