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Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications
13 January 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland
Managing medical gases and oxygen during periods of high demand
13 January 2021Answers to common questions covering: pharmacy responsibilities, medical gas committees, medical gas pipeline systems, gas delivery systems, and governance
Implications of using different gas delivery devices
13 January 2021Information on the use of W-sized cylinders and integral valve cylinders, and the implications of NIVs and HFNO on pipeline capacity.
Pharmacy responsibilities for management of stocks of oxygen and other medical gases
13 January 2021The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock
Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Oxygen Supply Resilience
13 January 2021Using data, following guidance, and checking systems and flow rates for Medical Gas Pipelines and Oxygen Supply Resilience
Medical Gas Committees: their role, responsibilities, and membership
13 January 2021Describes why Medical Gas Committees are required, suggested membership and ToR, and their role during the pandemic
Using Medical Gases Appropriately
11 January 2021Must read background material and guidance to support good medical gas use for hospital Chief Pharmacists and their teams
Authorising Independent Healthcare Provider (IHP) PGDs
21 September 2020Considerations are needed when NHS or local authorities commission services using PGDs from independent healthcare providers.
Managing Patient Group Directions following amendments or changes
8 September 2020There are requirements for all PGDs to be resigned or reauthorised after any amendment or change made during its valid to/from dates
Patient Group Direction use in Primary Care Networks
8 January 2020Guidance on the legislation and governance required when considering the use of PGDs across a PCN