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Study highlights some worrying knowledge gaps
Three academics report on research, sponsored by the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to identify how knowledge priorities vary among NHS EFM staff across organisational levels
Ensuring competence across key engineering roles
Following IHEEM’s work to strengthen and promote the role and importance of professional development and independent AEs across all its specialist engineering platforms, members highlighted the urgent need to actively support the development of AP and CPs. IHEEM’s Decontamination Technical Platform is now piloting a programme in Wales aimed at directly supporting such personnel. John Prendergast, an IHEEMregistered AE(D) leading the pilot, discusses the wider issue of engineering governance in healthcare facilities, and ongoing work to ensure that engineers at all levels are competent.
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Intastop Ltd has been leading the way in the specialist fields of anti-ligature products and door and wall protection for over 30 years. This pedigree, combined with the company’s commitment to new product development and leading edge innovation, ensures Intastop remains a leading manufacturer and supplier to the healthcare, public and leisure...