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NHSE (2005) 01: Reporting defects and failures and disseminating NHS Estates alerts.
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Document type:NHS Estates alert
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:10 January 2005
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Publication format:Electronic only
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Series number:NHSE (2005) 01
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Pages:10
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Copyright holder:Crown
The purpose of this document is to remind NHS Trusts and PCT's the importance of reporting Defects and Failures involving non-medical devices, and the dissemination of NHS Estates alerts. All staff working in a healthcare environment have a responsability to report any defect or failure that occurs at work to the Department of Health.
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