Specifically, it deals with issues in the design, installation, validation and verification (testing and commissioning) of the MGPS.
Anaesthetic gas scavenging and disposal system are included. It applies to all medical gas pipeline systems installed in healthcares premises.
1 ISBN Medical gases Health Technical Memorandum 02-01: Medical gas pipeline systems Part A: Design, installation, validation and verification Medical gases Health Technical Memorandum Medical gas pipeline systems Part A: Design, installation, validation and verificationĢ DH INFORMATION READER BOX Policy HR / Workforce Management Planning Clinical Estates Performance IM & T Finance Partnership Working Document Purpose Best Practice Guidance ROCR Ref: 0 Gateway Ref: 6543 Title Health Technical Memorandum : Medical Gas Pipeline Systems - Part A Design, Installation, Validation and Verification Author Publication Date Target Audience DH Estates and Facilities Directorate May 2006 PCT CEs, NHS Trust CEs, Care Trust CEs, Foundation Trust CEs, Medical Directors, Directors of Nursing, PCT PEC Chairs, NHS Trust Board Chairs, Special HA CEs Circulation List Department of Health libraries, House of Commons library Strategic Health Authority, UK Health Departments Description This document covers piped medical gases, medical and surgical air, and medical vacuum installations.
