Safety recommendation
HSIB recommends that NHS England and NHS Improvement review and further specify the key roles, responsibilities and competencies of individuals identified in the health technical memorandum (HTM) for medical gas pipeline systems, including identifying how the appointment and training of designated officers may be supported.
Response:
The current version of “Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 02-01 NHS estates guidance for medical gas pipeline systems” includes the identification of key personnel in relation to medical gas systems e.g. Authorising Engineer (MGPS).
The revision of this document will explore this area further including identifying how the appointment and training of designated officers may be supported.
Response received on 17 September 2021.