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DH (2008) 01 Mandatory reporting of Defects and Failures and disseminating DH Estates and Facilities Alerts
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Document type:Estates alert
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:7 January 2008
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Primary audience:Health and social care professionals
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Publication format:A4:Electronic only
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Gateway reference:9297
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Pages:5
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Copyright holder:Crown
The purpose of this document is to remind NHS Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts and PCTs of the importance of reporting Defects and Failures (D&Fs) involving non-medical devices, and the dissemination of DH Estates and Facilities Alerts.
All staff working in a healthcare environment have a responsibility to report to the Department of Health, defect or failures that occur at work. This alert replaces previous guidance.
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