Both are named-officer roles under HTM 02-01, one held on the engineering side of a site and one at ward level, so the two courses are set out together here, each complete in its own right.
Course A · (RP) Responsible Person Training
(RP) Responsible Person Training
This training course is aimed at small healthcare sites with piped medical gas systems but no onsite Authorised Person (MGPS). Or as a stepping stone for on-site competent persons looking to become Authorised Persons (AP MGPS).
Providing the essential training for site managers and senior staff responsible for the day to day operation of their MGPS on healthcare sites where they employ a remote Authorised Person (MGPS) or to support the AP (MGPS) for low hazard work out of hours.
Required by HTM02-01 and the HSWA 1974, to ensure the safe operation and use of medical gas pipeline systems and emergency actions.
Duration
- 1 full day training session
Delegates
- Up to 10 delegates per session (room size permitting)
Format
- Theory, Demonstration, *Group Workshop and Test
Certificate
- Certificate of completion issued
(RP) Responsible Person Training
Contents:
- MGPS basic principles
- Roles and responsibilities
- Oversee the routine operation and maintenance of the Medical Gas Systems
- Minor repair work to the system,
- Reporting faults, cylinders, alarms, piped system
- Equipment requirements and proper use
- Implementation of the *Permit to work (PTW) system, isolations and contingency planning
- Emergency situations and operational policy
Course B · DNO (Designated Nursing Officer)
DNO Training
The DNO is the hospital Senior Nurse Manager, a Senior Nurse Manager or the Senior (night) Nurse in charge of a ward, with whom the AP-MGPS liaises on any matters affecting the MGPS.
For the purposes of MGPS work at ward level, the Senior Nurse Manager, will have jurisdiction over most MGPS work. This will include all planned and emergency local work in normal working hours.
In the event of a planned interruption involving more than one ward, e.g. for a major shutdown, the DMO will be consulted. The person assuming this responsibility will liaise with other clinical staff as necessary.
This training provides the essential training for department managers and nurses in charge of a ward or department, as required by HTM02-01 and the HSWA 1974, to ensure the safe operation and use of their medical gas systems and emergency actions
Duration
- Either 1 x ½ day session or 2 x ½ day sessions in the same day
Delegates
- Up to 20 delegates per session (room size permitting)
Format
- Theory, Demonstration, *Group Workshop and Test
Certificate
- Certificate of completion issued
DNO Training
Contents:
- MGPS basic principles
- Roles and responsibilities
- Reporting faults, cylinders, alarms, piped system
- Equipment requirements and proper use
- *Permit to work (PTW) system, isolations and contingency planning
- Emergency situations and operational policy
- Anaesthetic gas scavenging systems
Training