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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 24 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 January 2024. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 February 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Operating Theatres: Fires

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to update the National Standards for Safety in Invasive Procedures to improve the information held on surgical fires.

Answer

In January 2023, the Centre for Perioperative Care published, following consultation, revised National Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures. These national standards specifically cover all invasive procedures and include a requirement for local fire safety policies to minimise the risk of surgical fires and to contain a management plan in the event of one occurring.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11343
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Fires Operating theatres
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk