HTA and Anatomy sector stakeholder forum
In November, we welcomed some very experienced anatomists to our Anatomy sector stakeholder engagement forum. I think it’s fair to say we got right into discussions from the outset.
Anatomy
HTA Business plan 2023 to 2024
Our Business Plan sets out our priorities for the business year 2023 to 2024.
An update on our stakeholder forums for Anatomy, Human Application and ODT
Last month we held three more sector focused forums. Meeting together in this way has many benefits, as some of the things we talked about can illustrate.
Sector-focused stakeholder engagement
We recently started a new programme of sector-focused stakeholder engagement forums starting with leaders from the Human Application, ODT, Anatomy and Post Mortem sectors, where the Terms of Reference were agreed. We’re looking forward to further forums later in the year.
The forums have three functions:
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to provide a forum to discuss sector-focused regulatory issues
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to consider regulatory policies and practice
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to share relevant regulatory concerns, knowledge, insight, and intelligence.
Anatomy Licensing Standards and Guidance
The purpose of this guidance is to assist licensed establishments to meet the HTA’s licensing standards. The documents contain additional information and examples of how to meet certain Standards
Latest inspection reports February 2023
We’ve published new inspection reports from establishments in research, human application, anatomy, and post-mortem sectors.
Updates to Anatomy sector Licensing Standards and Guidance
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.
Filming or photographing of bodies or body parts that have been donated
This guidance is for anyone considering filming or taking photographs of a body or body parts donated to a medical school or surgical training centre, or activities taking place within those settings. When we refer to photography and filming in this guidance, we intend to capture any recorded, still or live-images, regardless of how they are shown.
Public Service Day 2022
Christopher Birkett, Head of Regulation – Research and Anatomy at HTA, talks about what public service means to him and why it still matters.
Body, organ and tissue donation
Information on the body, organ and tissue donation procedures we regulate.