Medical devices management
Procurement policy
l Buying devices
Training policy
l Using devices
Maintenance policy
l Maintaining devices
The key pillars of effective medical devices management are shown above.
more efficient, and more compliant healthcare environment.
Conclusion The complexities of medical device management in NHS Trusts pose significant challenges, directly impacting patient safety, costs, and operational effectiveness. This paper unequivocally demonstrates that a structured, independent, and expert-led intervention, analogous to the Authorising Engineer (Medical Devices) role, is not merely beneficial but represents a strategic imperative. By rigorously focusing on systemic issues, particularly the pivotal role of procurement, and by fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, an AE (MD) can drive the development and implementation of best-practice policies that yield tangible improvements in patient safety, enhance financial stewardship, and build organisational resilience. The profound insights from this research provide a robust foundation for advocating the wider adoption of the AE (MD) role across the NHS, ultimately contributing to a safer, more effective, and more sustainable healthcare system for all.
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About the author
John Sandham is a distinguished British Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of IHEEM, and an entrepreneur with over 35 years in healthcare technology management. He’s successfully built multiple businesses in clinical engineering and property development. John holds a Doctorate in Medical Devices Management and has authored over 300 educational articles. He’s an Honorary Professor at the University of Warwick, mentoring post-graduate students, and a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at Middlesex University. John chairs the Annual EBME Expo and serves as an executive advisor to MTS Health Ltd (A Sodexo company). He’s also dedicated to improving global healthcare access as Chairman of My Bridge International and a Trustee of the Amalthea Trust.
www.greenlight.guru/blog/quality-challenges
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Governance policy
l Managing policy devices
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