NORTH WEST SECTION IOSH HEALTHCARE GROUP
Minutes of Meeting
Friday 15th November 2013
Brookfield Masonic Hall, Westhoughton, Bolton
Present:
Mark Burns
MB
Chair, North West Section IOSH Healthcare Group
Paul Eyre
PE
Chair, IOSH Manchester Branch and North West
Districts Branch
Amanda James
AJ
Guest Speaker Health and Social Care Services
Unit, Health and Safety Executive
John Houlihan
JHn
5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Eno Udoh
EU
University Hospital of South Manchester NHS
Foundation Trust
Deborah Halicki
DeH
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
John Mitchell
JM
North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust
Anita Ryan
AR
NHS Property Services
Ryan Lewis
RL
Merseyside Society for Deaf People
David Butler
DB
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
David Halicki
DH
Crescent Safety Consultancy Ltd.
Lorna Morris
LM
G4S Integrated Services
Jane Sutcliffe
JS
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Stephanie Mills
SM
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Jane Close
JC
St Ann’s Hospice
Helen Wynn
HW
Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation
Trust
Peter Bohan
PB
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation
Trust
Jane Boag Munroe
JBM
Royal College of Nursing Northwest Regional
Adviser
Sue King
SK
Four Seasons Health Care
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Ian Neill
IN
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Martin Brandon
MBr
South Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Sallyanne Hunter
SH
Cheshire and Merseyside Commissioning Support
Unit
Les Griffiths
LG
Environmental Training Services
Eddie Blanchard
EB
Mersey Care NHS Trust
David Pilsbury
DP
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lyn Ellis
LE
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation
Trust
Suzanne Pumford
SP
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust
Kerstin Roberts
KR
5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
David Sinclair
DS
Hempsons Solicitors
Wendy Astle Rowe
WM
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Jane Hadfield
JHa
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Matthew Joyes
MJ
Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS
Apologies of Absence:
Foundation Trust
Sheena Eyre
SE
Vice Chair, Sodexo
Kirsty Wilson
KW
Integrated Dental Holdings Group
Penri Cunnah
PC
Integrated Dental Holdings Group
Chris Sullivan
CS
Mersey Care NHS Trust
Andrew Wood
AW
Roughwood Consultancy
Guest Speaker Presentation
Amanda James, Health and Social Care Services Unit, Health and Safety
Executive
The Group were given an overview of the working composition of the Health and
Social Care Services Unit of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and of the
current influences and changes that have taken place over the last three years.
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AJ drew attention to the findings of the Francis Report and of the ‘regulatory gap’
highlighted by the inquiry and spoke of the liaison agreement between the HSE and
the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Discussions took place within the Group regarding the government response to the
Francis Report and of the systematic safety management system failings of the
Mayra Cabrera case.
AJ provided a summary of the HSE Enforcement Management Model and
Enforcement Policy Statement and highlighted the requirements of inspectors to
examine health and safety management at Board and or Senior Management level.
AJ referred to Fee for Intervention (FFI) and of the twenty four visits to Hospitals and
fifty nine visits to care homes recorded as being made under FFI between April and
October 2013 and highlighted those areas for local priority inspections.
Members of the Group reviewed the role of the HSE Operational Inspectors and of
the range of prosecutions and notices within health and social care over the last two
years, the highest of which related to falls from windows and the management of
legionella.
AJ reflected on the new legislation introduced regarding the use of sharps and
commented on those improvement notices issued since its implementation. AJ
confirmed the HSE Information Sheet regarding sharps in healthcare is currently in
the process of being reviewed.
AJ summarised the recent legislative changes to RIDDOR. Members of the Group
spoke of the difficulties experienced when determining a RIDDOR reportable incident
within a health and social care setting and conveyed its thanks for improvements
being made to the HSE Information Sheet RIDDOR in Health and Social Care.
AJ commented on changes to HSG 65 and HSG 220 and of work in progress within
the HSE Health and Social Care Services Unit moving forward.
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The Group discussed the work of the Health and Social Care Partnership Forum, the
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partnership Group and of working relations between
the HSE and healthcare regulatory bodies i.e. CQC and Clinical Commissioning
Groups (CCG) etc.
AJ requested the active participation from members of the Group in future research
projects regarding the use of birthing pools, occupational asthma in cleaners,
window restrictors and the safe and effective use of bedrails. Members of the Group
were instructed to contact JHn should they wish to express an interest and be
involved.
Action: Members declaring an interest in participating in future research
projects to contact JHn
The Group thanked AJ and expressed its gratitude for her valued contribution.
Meeting
1. Apologies For Absence
Noted
2. Minutes Of The Last Meeting
The Group approved the minutes of the meeting held on Friday 20th September
2013 as a true and accurate record.
3. Matters Arising
Page 4 acquisition of a laptop and projector for the Group
Page 4 review of IOSH Networks Handbook
Page 4 update of attendance at the IOSH Manchester and North West Districts
and Sections Branch Executive Committee
These matters are included as part of the standing agenda item of the Group
meeting.
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Page 5 submission of any topics of interest
JHn confirmed he had received no feedback from members of the Group
regarding the submission of topics for future meetings. It was agreed this would
form part of the standing agenda item at future meetings.
Action: JHn to include as an agenda item for the next meeting.
Action: All Group members to review and submit any topics of interest at
the next meeting.
4. Communication/Correspondence/Consultative Documents
No matters were presented to the Group for discussion
5. Regulatory Authority Update
DS updated members of the Group on current events regarding health and safety
enforcement in the NHS and of the liaison agreement between the HSE, Monitor
and CQC.
6. IOSH Council Update
No matters were presented to the Group for discussion.
7. IOSH Manchester and North West Districts and Sections Branch
Executive Committee Update
PE gave an introduction of the roles and responsibilities of the Branch and
Executive Committee and of the many ways in which persons can become
involved and contribute to the activities of the Branch and or Group. In addition,
PE discussed the availability of funding for future research and development
projects and welcomed the thoughts and feedback from members of the Group
on how best this can be delivered.
Action: All members of the Group to review and submit any topics of
interest at the next meeting.
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The Group thanked PE and expressed its gratitude for his valued contribution.
JHn gave an update of the actions of the IOSH Manchester and North West
Districts and Sections Branch Executive Committee that he attended on behalf of
the Group on the 12th October 2013.
JHn confirmed the Committee had noted and approved the verbal update he
gave regarding the dynamics and workings of the Group. He added that whilst it
had been a challenging year for the health and social care sector, changes to
NHS strategy and within health and social care have had a positive influence on
the working composition of the Group which has seen an increase in attendances
across a wide range, and what is fast becoming, a multi diverse Group, ranging
from NHS commissioning and provider organisations, to new and already
established health and social care providers, with attendance not just confined to
members being in the north west region, extending to Yorkshire and beyond.
JHn referred to the coordination and variation of guest speakers being a major
contributory factor as to the continued success of the Group.
JHn commented that IOSH membership was rising slowly within the Manchester
and North West Districts and that the Branch was keen to further explore the use
of social media as an extended means of communication and promotion and that
a major redesign of the website is currently being undertaken.
Following confirmation received from the IOSH Networks Officer, members of the
Group were informed that the IOSH Networks Handbook is currently under
review. On discussion, the Group agreed to defer review of the handbook, so as
to ensure procedural compliance, pending future publication.
Action: JHn to liaise with the IOSH Networks Officer regarding its future
publication and update members of the Group on progress at the next
meeting.
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JHn reiterated to members of the Group that IOSH Conference events do not
include transport or accommodation costs. JHn relayed the concerns expressed
by the Committee that it had been difficult to find people to attend national
conferences as a result, especially if such events were held in London. Whilst it
would be expected that any members of the Group attending such events would
provide feedback to their Section or Group, all members of the Committee agreed
that there should be a more formal process than what is currently in place. This
is currently being reviewed by the Committee.
It was noted that the new EDA roles were still not in place and that IOSH were as
yet to publish more information on the mentoring scheme. The consensus was
that most Section and Groups were continuing with the BEDA role, albeit
unofficially, as it is recognised members still require assistance with their
professional development. It was agreed the IOSH Networks Officer would
recirculate the old IPD/CPD catalogue. The Committee also agreed that Sections
or Groups should include IPD/CPD as part of its standing agenda.
Action: JHn to include IPD/CPD as part of the Group standing agenda item.
JHn confirmed that, following agreement with the Chair of the Group, the budget
forecast of the Group for next year was submitted to the Treasurer of the
Committee for approval. The figures submitted were based on the costs of room
hire, catering and tea and coffee facilities. Costs associated with the provision of
a laptop and projector were omitted from the budget planner as these and other
associated costs such as software updates, equipment maintenance etc. have
been confirmed as being organised and sourced through central procurement at
the Grange, nor was it expected that the Group would incur any speaker fees for
any events scheduled throughout 2014.
Discussions also took place regarding the acquisition of a laptop and projector for
the Group. JHn confirmed that the IOSH Networks Officer has agreed to
investigate this as a matter of urgency.
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Action: JHn to liaise with the IOSH Networks Officer and update members
on progress at the next Group meeting.
The IOSH Networks Officer also confirmed changes to the IOSH Healthcare
Committee which is to change its name to the IOSH Health and Social Care
Committee and that the IOSH Northwest Healthcare Group will need to change
its name as mentioned in previous Group meetings to reflect this. The IOSH
Networks Officer is currently reviewing the process.
Action: JHn to liaise with the IOSH Networks Officer and update members
on progress at the next Group meeting.
Members of the Group noted and approved the contents of the report.
8. IOSH Healthcare Committee Update
This has already been discussed as part of the previous agenda item.
9. Members Forum
Discussions took place amongst members of local health and safety issues.
10. Any Other Business
Following the canvassing of members of the Group and positive feedback
received regarding the current venue, its facilities and geographical location
remaining central and cost effective compared to other venues, it was agreed to
extend holding meetings at the venue for another year.
Action: JHn to liaise with the Manager of Masonic Hall and book the venue
and catering for meetings in 2014.
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11. Programme of Events 2014
Friday 17 January 2014
Topic: Health, Safety and Environmental (Software) Management Systems
Speaker: Richard Hilleard, Business Manager, SHE Software Ltd.
Friday 21 March 2014
Topic: Managing health and wellbeing at a time of national stress
Speaker: David Palferman, Senior Psychologist HSE Economic and Social
Analysis Unit
Friday 16 May 2014
Topic: Managing the risk of legionella within the health and social care sector
Speaker: Duncan Smith, HM Specialist Inspector of Health and Safety
(Occupational Hygiene)
Friday 18 July 2014
Topic: Radiation everywhere…radiation safety in medicine and dentistry
Speaker: Michael Nettleton, HM Principal Inspector of Health and Safety
(Radiation)
Friday 19 September 2014
Topic: Legal Update
Speaker: David Sinclair
Friday 21 November 2014
Topic: Healthcare Regulator Update (Monitor and or Care Quality Commission)
Speaker: To be confirmed
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