Written Question · S2W-03075 · Session 2
Whether equipment is adequately maintained in the NHS.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether equipment is adequately maintained in the NHS.
The answer
It is for management in NHS boardsand trusts to ensure equipment is adequately maintained in the NHS and also to makesure that there is clarity about delegated responsibilities for maintenance.
Audit Scotlandpublished a report, Equipped to Care in March 2001. This provided NHS boardswith recommendations on strategic management, funding and acquisition andmaintenance of medical equipment. The Executive surveyed individual NHS acute trustsand island health boards in 2002. The survey found that acute trusts and islandhealth boards had either implemented or were actively working towardsimplementing the Audit Scotland recommendations. Audit Scotland are currentlyundertaking a follow-up audit which is due to report towards the end of 2003.The Executive will consider the findings and recommendations in due course.
Audit Scotlandpublished a report, Equipped to Care in March 2001. This provided NHS boardswith recommendations on strategic management, funding and acquisition andmaintenance of medical equipment. The Executive surveyed individual NHS acute trustsand island health boards in 2002. The survey found that acute trusts and islandhealth boards had either implemented or were actively working towardsimplementing the Audit Scotland recommendations. Audit Scotland are currentlyundertaking a follow-up audit which is due to report towards the end of 2003.The Executive will consider the findings and recommendations in due course.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-03075 by reference.