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| Reference Subject: | FCD2305 IRIC Flashcard for March 2023 |
The Flashcard gives a snapshot of incidents IRIC has received covering the source of the reports, type of devices reported, suspected problems and health impacts. Additionally we may ask for your help in identifying incident trends (e.g. by interrogating your local risk management system on specific issues) QR codes are included to provide instant access to IRIC’s ”submit a report” and “view safety alerts” webpages on your mobile phone or handheld device
Please share the Flashcard with your colleagues in your health boards and local authorities to encourage more adverse incident reporting both locally and to IRIC. In the meantime please advise if there is anything you would like to see on this monthly Flashcard.
Reporting Adverse Incidents
All adverse incidents in Scotland involving medical devices, social care and estates & facilities equipment should be reported to IRIC: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/health-facilities/incidents-and-alerts
Enquiries
If you have any enquiries in relation to this alert please email nss.iric@nhs.scot quoting the alert reference number in the message subject line, or call the IRIC Helpline 0131 275 7575. Alternatively, if you have received this message from someone in your own organisation, please direct all enquiries to them and they will liaise with IRIC as required.
Incident Reporting & Investigation Centre (IRIC)
Health Facilities Scotland
NHS National Services Scotland
Contact us:
IRIC Email nss.iric@nhs.scot
Helpline 0131 275 7575
Web https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/health-facilities/incidents-and-alerts
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NHS National Services Scotland is the common name for the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service. www.nhsnss.org