Chief Executive Bulletin - 21-27 July 2000
Issue 25
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Hard copy versions of these publications can be ordered from the NHS Responseline 0541 555 455.
Contents:
NHS and Social Care interest
1. NHS Plan
2. Directions Conference - September 2000 - Call for nominations
NHS interest
3. The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000
4. Advance Letter - Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists' Assistants
5. Advance Letter (NM) 3/2000 Pay for Staff on the Senior Nurse and Senior Midwife Pay Spine - 2000/2001
6. Hazard Notice - MDA HN2000(09) - Nerve Stimulator: Xomed Pulsatron II
7. Safety Notice - MDA SN2000(13) - CodeMaster XL + (M1722A/B), XL (M1723A/B) Defibrillator/Monitors
Social Care interest
8. Modern Social Services - a commitment to people
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NHS and Social Care interest
1. NHS Plan
27/7/00 - e-mail to NHS and council chief executives
"Dear Colleague,
I have great pleasure in presenting a copy of the NHS Plan www.nhs.uk/nhsplan which was announced today in Parliament by the Prime Minister."
NHSnet link nww.doh.nhsweb.nhs.uk/nhsplan
MS Powerpoint presentation for chief executives to use for local briefings can be found on a secure area of the DH website www.doh.gov.uk/nhsplan (please refer to e-mail sent 26/7/00)
Single hard copies have been mailed to NHS CEs, chairs and directors and council CEs (to arrive early week commencing 31/7/00)
Additional hard copies can be purchased for £15.00 from The Stationery Office (mail, telephone and fax orders only) PO Box 29, Norwich, NR3 1GN. General enquiries 0870 600 5522. Fax orders 0870 600 5533. Email: [log in to unmask] Additional copies of The NHS Plan: the Government's response to the Royal Commission on Long Term Care are also available priced £7.00
A5 summary document is being widely distributed in the NHS and will be available in the first week of August. Additional copies can be ordered free from Responseline 0541 555 455.
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2. Directions Conference - September 2000 - Call for nominations
28/6/00 - Alan Milburn's recent letter called for Chief Executives to nominate representatives from NHS Trusts, Health Authorities, Primary Care Groups and local authorities to attend this exciting new event in the NHS and social care calendar.
Directions will allow attendees the chance to talk about, and influence, how the NHS Plan is implemented.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to submit your nomination please do so as soon as possible.
Should you require further information please contact the conference organisers.
Helpline: 0121 777 1001
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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NHS interest
3. The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R2000), which govern the use of ionising radiation in healthcare came into force on 13 May 2000. Ionising radiation is used in diagnostic imaging (e.g. radiology departments, operating theatres etc), nuclear medicine and radiotherapy and there are recognised risks associated with its use. The Regulations are intended to protect individuals undergoing medical exposures and to ensure that persons involved in the use of ionising radiation are adequately and appropriately trained.
The Regulations are enforced as Health and Safety Regulations and the enforcing authority in England is the Department of Health.
The new Regulations identify specific duty holders on whom clear responsibilities are placed. The 'Employer' (i.e. a Trust in the NHS) is obliged under the Regulations to create a framework for the safe, efficient and effective delivery of ionising radiation by the provision of standard operating procedures. The 'Employer' is responsible in law for ensuring these procedures are in place. The Regulations also require healthcare professionals to comply with the procedures.
The IR(ME) Regulations can be found on the Internet at www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2000/20001059.htm
The Regulations are supported by non-statutory guidance, which is available on the Internet at www.doh.gov.uk/irmer.htm
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4. Advance Letter - Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists' Assistants
AL(SP)5/2000 - 27/7/00
I increases to national salary scales: 2000/01 and 2001/02
II increases to london allowances
AL(SP)5/2000 sets out the agreed increases to pay for speech and language therapists and assistants for the years 2000/2001 and 2001/2002.
Link to AL(SP)5/2000
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5. Advance Letter (NM) 3/2000 Pay for Staff on the Senior Nurse and Senior Midwife Pay Spine - 2000/2001
AL (NM) 3/2000 - 27/7/00
Agreement has been reached by the Nurses and Midwives Negotiating Council in respect of pay arrangements for the very small number of staff who continue to be employed on the Senior Nurse and Senior Midwife national pay spine (Appendix 5 of NMNC Handbook refers)
Link to AL (NM) 3/2000
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6. Hazard Notice - MDA HN2000(09) - Nerve Stimulator: Xomed Pulsatron II
Withdrawal From Use Part No. 82-62015
Lot codes: ALL
This Hazard Notice was issued on 29 July 2000 to NHS Trust and Health Authority Chief Executives and as usual, it was also faxed to Trust and Health Authority for immediate action and for onward distribution as specified in the Notice.
Electronic version of the Hazard Notice can be found at:
www.medical-devices.gov.uk/hn2000(09).htm
http://www.medical-devices.gov.uk
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7. Safety Notice - MDA SN2000(13) - CodeMaster XL + (M1722A/B), XL (M1723A/B) Defibrillator/Monitors
This Safety Notices was issued on 20 July 2000 to NHS Trust, Health Authority and Primary Care Trust Chief Executives and Social Service Directors for immediate action for onward distribution as specified in the Notice.
For further information on the role and nomination of liaison officers e-mail us on:
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Electronic version of the Safety Notice can be found at:
www.medical-devices.gov.uk/sn2000(13).htm
www.medical-devices.gov.uk
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Social Care Interest
8. Modern Social Services - a commitment to people
The 9th Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Social Service Inspectorate 1999/2000
This annual report draws on the work of the social services inspectorate over the last year. It provides a commentary on the quality of
services offered by the personal social services. It highlights action which social services need to take to improve their performance. For the first time it draws on material from both inspection, and in-year monitoring programmes.
www.doh.gov.uk/scg/ciann_9.htm
The documents in this bulletin are Crown copyright but may be reproduced by NHS and Local Authority staff without formal permission or charge for personal or in-house use - ©2000
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