Training activity information

Details

Review the impact of quality management systems in the management of medical devices and reflect on how this guides practice

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

  • Reflect on the quality management systems in place in the healthcare organisation, including quality assurance and quality control
  • Consider the application of quality management systems in ensuring the safety of patients
  • Consider the range of internal and external contracts
  • Appreciate the role of audit in managing quality

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Explore the contribution of medical device management to patient care.

# 3 Outcome

Describe the working practices of medical device management.

# 5 Outcome

Review the effect of legislation on medical device management.

# 6 Outcome

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