BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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NatPSA/2023/010/MHRA
Medical beds, trolleys, bed rails, bed grab handles and lateral turning devices: risk of death from entrapment or falls
Assessed - relevant to organisation’s services
18 deaths and 54 serious injuries 2018-2022. Update policies, train staff, ensure risk assessments for all bed rail patients.
NatPSA/2024/002/NHSPS
Transition to NRFit connectors for intrathecal and epidural procedures, and delivery of regional blocks
Assessed - relevant to organisation’s services
Replace Luer connectors with NRFit for intrathecal/epidural procedures to prevent fatal wrong-route administration.
NatPSA/2026/001/DHSC
Steriflex No. 109 (1L) and No. 171 (2L): Potassium Chloride 0.15%, Sodium Chloride 0.45%, Glucose 2.5% Bags
Assessed - relevant to organisation’s services
Fresenius Kabi transitioning to DEHP-free IV bags with supply shortages through September 2026.
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