Safety Information
The equipment safety information distribution system and the incident investigation and reporting service in place for the NHS in Scotland are both now available to local authorities. A letter and Safety Action Notice SAN(SC) 06/01 detailing these services was sent to local authority Cheif Executives on 30 March 2006.
Scottish Healthcare Supplies (part of the Common Services Agency also known as NHS National Services Scotland) provides these services in Scotland. All bulletins and details of how to report an incident are available on their website at www.show.scot.nhs.uk/shs/hazards_safety/adverse.html.
This service covers 'medical devices' which includes all products, except medicines, used in healthcare for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment and management of illness or disability. It includes items such as wheelchairs, walking frames, bathing and showering equipment, commodes and special chairs.