MHRA sets out steps to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists

Key Changes

• A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued related to patient hoists
• The alert sets out practical steps described as recommendations to reduce the risk of harm during use
• The supplied summary identifies improved checks and maintenance as the focus, with no binding requirements or effective date stated

Affected Roles

Action Required

Suggested review of the original source and full National Patient Safety Alert before compliance decisions to consider applicable checks and maintenance steps