Medical Devices (Acute Services)

This document describes the responsibilities and procedures concerned with the management of medical devices in NHS Lothian. It is intended for staff, carers and patients responsible for the safe use and management of medical devices and aims to help develop practices and systems which promote the use of the medical devices for safe and effective healthcare. Medical devices have an important role in the monitoring, diagnosis, therapy, rehabilitation and care of patients within NHS Lothian.

Proactive management of medical devices supports the delivery of high quality patient care and effective clinical and financial governance, which works to minimise the risk of adverse events, and the potential for harm caused if they do occur.