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Competencies

# Learning outcome Competency Action
# 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

  1. Develop risk management strategies within the institution
  2. Articulate risk issues, their severity and the steps to mitigate them
  3. Minimise the risks associated with modifying medical devices