Work-based content
Competencies
# | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
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# 1 | Learning outcome 1,2,3 |
Competency
Apply medical device risk management knowledge and engineering principles to identify prevailing medical device-related risks within the institution |
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# 2 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Develop medical device risk management strategies for the institution |
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# 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Develop a policy for the organisation to help manage risk |
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# 4 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Execute a number of complex medical device- or service-related risk assessments |
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# 5 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Advise on practical risk management actions in medical device risk management and governance |
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# 6 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Authorise modifications to medical devices having analysed the associated risks |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 2 case-based discussion(s)
- 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
Draft a risk management strategy for the department | DOPS |
Identify means to ensure compliance with CQC requirements for the safety and availability of equipment | DOPS |
Undertake a project involving analysis of risk and proposal of solutions to mitigate involving a clinical department | DOPS |
Modify a medical device and follow necessary procedure | DOPS |
Authorise modifications to medical devices having analysed the associated risks | DOPS |
Identify key patient risks that exist in the organisation in relation to the acquisition and use of medical devices | DOPS |
Draft a strategy to minimise the risks associated with modifying medical devices and present to colleagues | OCE |
Advise a clinical colleague on on a practical risk management actions in Medical Device Risk Management & Governance | OCE |
Carry out an "Outcome Guardian Audit" in a clinical area | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Develop risk management strategies within the institution
- Articulate risk issues, their severity and the steps to mitigate them
- Minimise the risks associated with modifying medical devices