Guidance

Reporting of defects and failures and disseminating estates and facilities alerts

Reminds healthcare organisations of the importance of reporting defects and failures involving non-medical devices (EFA/2013/003).

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 20 February 2012
• Last updated: 25 October 2013 — See all updates

Documents

Reporting of defects and failures and disseminating Estates and Facilities Alert (EFA/2013/003)

PDF, 244 KB, 5 pages

Details

This alert (EFA/2013/003) highlights the importance of reporting defects and failures involving non-medical devices and the dissemination of estates and facilities alerts. It is primarily intended for:

• NHS healthcare providers
• trusts
• NHS foundation trusts
• clinical commissioning groups
• dental practices
• GP surgeries

This alert replaces previous guidance (EFA 2012/001).

Published 20 February 2012

Last updated 25 October 2013 + show all updates

1. 25 October 2013

   Updated guidance (EFA/2013/003).

2. 20 February 2012

   First published.