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NAMDET conference organising committee are pleased to announce the launch of the Conference 2022 resources page. This year’s event is taking place in the historic city of York, and the theme is ‘Learning to Connect‘. We will focus on improved networking, linking in with others, and of course the digital world and connectivity. Delegate information, …

Conference 2022, November 17th, York Racecourse. Reserve your place Read More »

USA research set out to better understand how well hospitals and other healthcare providers are doing in securing smart infusion pumps, which are network-connected devices that deliver medications and fluids to patients. This topic is of critical concern because security lapses in these devices have the potential to put lives at risk or expose sensitive …

Know Your Infusion Pump Vulnerabilities and Secure Your Healthcare Organisation (USA study raises concern; UK users need to think ahead) Read More »

Four years ago, inside the most prestigious hospital in Tennessee USA, nurse RaDonda Vaught withdrew a vial from an electronic medication cabinet, administered the drug to a patient, and somehow overlooked signs of a terrible and deadly mistake. Vaught’s trial will be followed by nurses nationwide, many of whom worry a conviction may set a …

As a Nurse in the USA Faces Prison for a Deadly Error, Her Colleagues Worry: Could I Be Next? Read More »

Ukraine hospitals are facing thousands of casualties with blast injuries and burns. Medical supplies are urgently needed. Funds are available to purchase in bulk. Michelle Dawson NAMDET management group member is working closely alongside United with Ukraine who are seeking support from Pharma and medical supply companies. If you are able to help with supplies please …

Urgent help needed Read More »

NAMDET are pleased to announce the publication of the National Smart Pump Drug Libraries reports. This report is the culmination of the most extensive review and summary of DERS data to date in the UK. The reports from the team at ‘Medusa’ are ready to read, share and copy to colleagues and interested parties. Robin …

Medusa DERS report available to read, download and share Read More »

NAMDET website team is asking all members to check your website membership details, current email contact, and add their ‘regional’ area to their details. In 2021, the new website had some additional features added such as; New layout and streamlined imagery Updated ‘regional page’ section for each region to change update and populate New membership …

Website updates and email changes required Read More »

This HSIB investigation looked into the safety risk of treating patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation (CPAP) outside of critical care units. The investigation was launched after HSIB became aware of a patient with COVID-19 requiring CPA, who was found on the floor of a side room having called for assistance. …

HSIB report on CPAP devices during COVID-19 Read More »

Launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the 10-week consultation gives everyone the opportunity to draw on their own experiences and contribute to the improvement of the regulatory framework and patient safety in the future. CLOSING DATE IS NOVEMBER 25th (11:45 a.m.) 2021 From hearing aids and walking sticks, to insulin pumps …

MHRA launches public consultation on future of medical device regulation Read More »

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) have just issued their report into their investigations into suitability of equipment used for continuous foetal heart rate monitoring. In addition they have also launched a national investigation into the safety risk of delayed administration of neonatal blood transfusions. Specifically, the investigation explores communication between multidisciplinary teams of risk factors …

HSIB report (Foetal Monitoring) and new investigation Blood Transfusions for neonates Read More »

A NAMDET member is about to move from a bespoke training and competency recording system for medical device training to a purchased software package and wishes to link in with anyone that has experience in using systems and their pitfalls and benefits. A new updated ‘forum’ section has been set up for all members to …

Training records and software systems to support Read More »