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Date published: November 2017
Establishments should test their contingency arrangements to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Contingency arrangements should be shared across the region to understand interdependencies and overlaps, and to ensure that there are no conflicting demands on the same resources.
Date published: November 2017
Winter deaths
Forward planning should take into account local authority cold weather plans.
Flow of bodies after approval for release
Date published: November 2017
Establishments should consider entering into Mutual Aid Agreements with neighbouring organisations in order that they can provide and obtain support during periods of capacity shortages.
Date published: November 2017
The hire of temporary storage units should not be the sole contingency arrangement for an establishment. Establishments should put in place other formally agreed arrangements for contingency storage.
Date published: November 2017
Winter can be an especially challenging time of year for health services. For mortuaries, higher numbers of deaths can pose problems if adequate numbers of refrigerated storage spaces are unavailable.
Date published: November 2017
Establishments and organisations managing mortuary facilities should ensure that they have sufficient fridge and freezer storage capacity for their local needs.
This may mean working with other local organisations and agencies to ensure a shared understanding and collaborative approach to dealing...
Date published: August 2017
All establishments licensed under the Human Tissue Act 2004 and the Quality and Safety of Organs for Transplantation Regulations 2012 must complete and submit the compliance update questionnaire on the HTA portal.
General Directions
Date published: July 2017
Role of Designated Individual
Designated Individuals have a key role to play in implementing the requirements of the HT Act.