NAMDET has expanded to Facebook.
To access just go to Facebook and type in NAMDET, there are many photographs uploaded already.
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The inquest heard a defibrillator for her heart was left unplugged while a member of staff tried to insert medical equipment in 14 year old Jessica’s arm the wrong way round. She died hours later. Follow the link for the full story
OUTDATED medical equipment has been blamed for a spate of repetitive strain injuries at a hospital. follow this link to the news item
The provision of instructions for use in an electronic form can be beneficial for certain professional users and the purpose of the Regulation is to reduce the environmental burden and improve competitiveness by reducing costs whilst at the same time maintaining safety. There is even a suggestion that electronic instructions for use could improve levels …
The MHRA have advised that medical devices are to be cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, If they are inadequate then an Adverse Incident Report should be raised. Are manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning, adequate for the cleaning/decontamination of devices? Do Infection Control Nurses agree with the cleaning processes? Was the decontamination process addressed at …
Robert Matthews from Cwm Taf Health Board has been elected as Chairman of the newly formed NAMDET:Wales regional group. Robert’s background in medical device maintenance, management and training gives him an insight into the challenges facing the profession over the next few years. Robert plans to arrange his first meeting as Chair in early spring …
NAMDET are pleased to announce the appointment of Marie Law to the post of Chair of the North West Region. Marie ?(Medical Device Governance Manager at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust) has taken the region from strength to strength over the past 2 years, and we are pleased that she has agreed to take on …
Dear Colleagues, Invitation to join the new NICE Indicators Advisory Committee The NICE Indicators Advisory Committee prioritises, reviews and develops indicators for a range of purposes including for potential use in the Primary Care Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and the Clinical Commissioning Group Outcomes Indicators Set (CCG OIS). Recruitment for membership of the Indicators …
Operator error caused third degree burns. The sensor was applied to a saline bag and not the patient’s body. Click Link – Daily Mail on line
The latest update re: changes to the ISO standard is available via the NHS England website. It relates to the up and coming changes around small bore connectors used in healthcare. IV therapy Blood Pressure Neuraxial Connectors Enteral connectors
The aim of the symposium is to bring together researchers and practitioners working in the area of patient safety and interactive medical devices. The event is planned partly as a celebration and dissemination of outcomes from the CHI+MED project and other related initiatives, and partly looking forward to the future: identifying needs and opportunities for …