Training activity information

Details

Follow the procurement pathway through the acquisition of a piece of equipment from statement of need to use on the unit and reflect on the journey

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

  • Consider the requirement and life cycle in acquiring equipment including, statement of need, cost, specification, training, maintenance, consumables, ongoing service, disposal and replacement

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Explore the contribution of medical device management to patient care.

# 2 Outcome

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team involved in the management of medical devices.

# 3 Outcome

Describe the working practices of medical device management.

# 6 Outcome

Compare and contrast the management of medical devices with other specialties.