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HefmA Consultations Files

CD241 - Proposals to review HSE’s Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs)

28 June 2012

  • This consultation sets out HSE’s proposals to review its Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) as recommended by Professor Löfstedt’s independent review of health and safety legislation ‘Reclaiming health and safety for all’. It seeks views on proposals for the revision, consolidation or withdrawal of 15 ACOPs which are to be delivered by end-2013 and on proposals for minor revisions, or no changes, to a further 15 ACOPs which are to be delivered by 2014. These include a proposal to withdraw the ACOP for the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and replace it with a suite of more specific, updated guidance by 2013. It also seeks views on a proposal to limit all ACOP documents to a maximum length of 32 pages, other than in exceptional circumstances.

     

    To view the full document please click here

Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (PART A)

24 January 2012

  • We have a consultation Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (CFPP) 01-01: Management and decontamination of surgical instruments used in acute care (Parts A – E).

    We are collating feedback via the comment forms which should be returned to Alison McCree by Thursday 9th February 2012.

    Click here to download the comment form

Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (PART B)

24 January 2012

  • We have a consultation Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (CFPP) 01-01: Management and decontamination of surgical instruments used in acute care (Parts A – E).

    We are collating feedback via the comment forms which should be returned to Alison McCree by Thursday 9th February 2012.

    Click here to download the comment form

Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (PART C)

24 January 2012

  • We have a consultation Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (CFPP) 01-01: Management and decontamination of surgical instruments used in acute care (Parts A – E).

    We are collating feedback via the comment forms which should be returned to Alison McCree by Thursday 9th February 2012.

    Click here to download the comment form

Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (PART D)

24 January 2012

  • We have a consultation Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (CFPP) 01-01: Management and decontamination of surgical instruments used in acute care (Parts A – E).

    We are collating feedback via the comment forms which should be returned to Alison McCree by Thursday 9th February 2012.

    Click here to download the comment form

Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (PART E)

24 January 2012

  • We have a consultation Targeted Peer Review: Choice Framework for local Policy and Procedures (CFPP) 01-01: Management and decontamination of surgical instruments used in acute care (Parts A – E).

    We are collating feedback via the comment forms which should be returned to Alison McCree by Thursday 9th February 2012.

    Click here to download the comment form

Controlled waste regulations 1992 – review consultation

18 November 2010

  • The proposals in this consultation relate mainly to Schedule 2 charging powers for non-domestic ‘household waste’.  No changes are being proposed in respect of charging for waste arising from domestic properties.

The Management of Clinical Waste (SGN 5.07)

25 May 2010

  • Guidance on clinical waste management facilities has been revised due to the implementation of the Environmental Permitting Regulations.

    This revision is based on the existing S5.06 Appendix 6 guidance developed for Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) treatment installations.

The use of 084 telephone numbers in the NHS

25 May 2010

  • The Department is considering prohibiting the use of 084 numbers in the NHS. This consultation document seeks views from all interested parties on the future use of 084 numbers in the NHS.

Common Assessment Framework for Adults

25 May 2010

  • This is a consultation on proposals to improve information sharing around multi-disciplinary assessment and care planning.

DH Consultation on the Fairer Charging Guidance in relation to personal budgets

25 May 2010

  • This paper is a consultation on the extension and revision of the statutory guidance for charging for non-residential social services in relation to personal budgets.

Changes to arrangements for regulating NHS bodies in relation to healthcare associated infections for 2009/10

25 May 2010

  • This document sets out how the DoH plan to carry forward the existing Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections into this new environment, and further details the full range of enforcement powers that will be introduced under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

Impact of regulations requiring NHS bodies to register with CQC to reduce HCAIs

25 May 2010

  • The aim of this consultation is to discover the views on NHS bodies that are not compliant with regulations set down by the Hygiene Code, put in place to lower the numbers of HCAIs within Trusts.

NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency Building and engineering maintenance

25 May 2010

  • NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (NHS PASA) Estates team is proposing to contract on a national basis for minor capital works and building maintenance, delivered on a regional basis (strategic health authority).

    Your completed response of this questionnaire will make a real contribution to the establishment of an effective contract that meets NHS needs.

NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency Minor capital works

25 May 2010

  • NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (NHS PASA) Estates team is proposing to contract on a national basis for minor capital works and building maintenance, delivered on a regional basis (strategic health authority).

    Completed response of the questionnaire will facilitate research and investigation into this proposal.

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