Today we’ve published an updated version of our Anatomy sector Licensing Standards and Guidance
The updated version was informed by an internal review and engagement with external stakeholders.
In making these updates, we have also taken into account the revisions that we made to the guidance that supports our Post Mortem sector licensing standards in 2022.
In quarter 3 2022/23 we closed 107 incidents as reported to the HTA. Licensed establishments need to report that an incident has taken place and provide a follow-up investigation report within two months for review.
When an incident occurs, we aim to support establishments in their review of the incident and the actions taken to help mitigate the risk of a similar incident occurring in future.
Damage to a body that has the potential to cause distress to the family or may lead to damage in public confidence must be reported to the HTA. Incidents in this category include damage to a body during post-mortem examination, for example during evisceration or reconstruction of a body. Near-miss incidents should be reported to the HTA.
We’ve published new inspection reports from establishments in research, human application, organ donation and transplantation, and post-mortem sectors.
We’ve published new inspection reports from establishments in human application, research, public display, and post-mortem sectors.
On inspections we look at compliance with HTA standards including consent, governance and quality systems, traceability, and premises, facilities and equipment. We check whether there are any minor, major or critical shortfalls against these standards.
See our latest reports:
The HTA is required to assess the impact of any new regulatory activity or changes to our current activity on our licensed establishments which qualify as ‘businesses’ using an approved methodology.
We must also publish a summary of new and updated regulatory provisions which fall under the statutory and administrative exemptions annually: these are known as Non-Qualifying Regulatory Provisions (NQRPs) and do not need to be costed.
The Business Impact Target reporting period covered 17 December 2021- 16 December 2022.
