Training activity information

Details

Write a deviation report of an equipment failure and carry out an investigation into this failure

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

  • Examples of equipment failures might include:
    • Leak test failure
    • Failure of sessional isolator checks
    • Fridge out of temperature range
    • AHU failure

 

  • National guidance and local SOPs
  • Documentation of deviation
  • Investigation of deviation
  • Root cause analysis – methods and outcome
  • Appropriate corrective actions
  • Change control
  • Risk assessment
  • Impact assessment
  • Prioritisation of actions
  • Limits of practice
  • Appropriate escalation

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 3 Outcome

Interpret monitoring results and trends and take appropriate action to correct out of specification results.

# 4 Outcome

Critically evaluate the design, installation and PPM of an aseptic unit and LAFCs/Isolators.

# 6 Outcome

Apply risk management techniques in the context of aseptic medicines.