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Integrated plumbing system (IPS) panels - risk of accidental detachment

Welsh Government Estates and Facilities Alert 2018/004

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, 2018
Integrated plumbing system (IPS) panels - risk of accidental detachment

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Welsh Government Estates and Facilities Alert

Abstract

Discusses instances where IPS panels have accidently detached from the wall and fallen, in some cases causing injuries which required clinical attention. Provides actions for those in roles such as facility manager, healthcare designer and contractor.

History

Dated 22 August 2018. Review date: 01 August 2021. Estates and Facilities Alert content is agreed between staff representatives from the four NHS administrations and issued throughout the United Kingdom. Endorsed by the Welsh Government as being relevant to NHS Wales. Issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Health buildings/hospitals

Publisher History

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership provide advice to the Welsh Government on strategic issues and support to the NHS on the delivery of their operational plans.

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