Welsh Government Estates and Facilities Alert 2018/004 Integrated plumbing system (IPS) panels - risk of accidental detachment

Publication Year

2018

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Discusses instances where IPS panels have accidently detached from the wall and fallen, in some cases causing injuries which required clinical attention. Provides actions for those in roles such as facility manager, healthcare designer and contractor.

Document History

Dated 22 August 2018. Review date: 01 August 2021. Estates and Facilities Alert content is agreed between staff representatives from the four NHS administrations and issued throughout the United Kingdom. Endorsed by the Welsh Government as being relevant to NHS Wales. Issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

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