NIAIC

Pel(07)05

We are now consulting with the HPSS and wider health and social care community on proposed changes to the format of all NIAIC warning notices, in an attempt to address the need for clarity & simplicity.

We are seeking views from our customers and stakeholders on the provision and development of NIAIC services. Questionnaire

Notification that NIAIC publications are now available on the NIAIC Internet site.

DEVICES IN PRACTICE: A GUIDE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PROFESSIONALS (PDF 7 KB)

Increasingly, Medical Devices play a crucial role in the care and treatment provided by health and social care professionals working in primary care. The booklet, “Devices in Practice”, provides a practical guide to medical devices for these professionals. In addition, this booklet can be used to support HSS Trust policies concerning medical device management (based on DB9904(NI)), for HSS Trust staff working in primary care practices

Summary of arrangements now in place for the issue of NIAIC warning notices, Device Bulletins and Evaluation Reports

Replaces PEL(93)35 and PEL(93)36 concerning the procedures for reporting adverse incidents.

Advised hpss organisations to review medical equipment management policies and procedures taking into account the NAO report recommendations

NAO Report to Management of Medical Equipment

Review policy in relation to the use of mobile communications with reference to the findings of the Stewart Report

Requested completion of questionnaire to enable a review of NIAIC documentation and procedures

Outlines the types of warning notices issued and alerted recipients to a new series of warning notices entitled "Advice Notice"