Class 8 Medical Material Flashcards
DMTP
Defence Medical Treatment Protocols
Describe Class 8 supplies
Class 8 supplies include all medical and health stores and equipment
What is the DMTPs?
Standing orders that provide legal framework for us to administer medicine in the absence of a medical practitioner
DDDS
Directorates of Defence Dental Services
MoH
Ministry of Health
What are the 3 MoH licenses?
- wholesale medical warehouse licence
- licence to deal in controlled drugs
- licence to pack medicines
How often the MEDSAFE carry out an audit?
Annually
Who is the lead agent for managing class 8 supplies for the NZDF?
The Health Support Group Logistics Command (Land)
Why does MEDSAFE carry out an audit?
To make sure whether or not the NZDF are complying with the rules of class 8 medical supplies
DDH
Directorate of Defence Health
Who ensures that medical equipment is serviceable?
- senior person in charge of the facility
- health professionals
- or the medic
Who is in charge of ensuring personnel are trained in using medical equipment?
The senior person in charge of a facility
Who is responsible for the correct management of pharmaceuticals?
EVERY INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL is responsible for the correct management of pharmaceuticals in their area of responsibility
What are two environments that health equipment is to be based in?
Static and operational
What are 3 processes that help us to maintain our equipment?
- inspection
- calibration
- validation