Navigating the Human Tissue Authority Inspection: Insights from a Designated Individual in the South Wales Valleys
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Stakeholder engagement
Throughout the year we host a programme of stakeholder engagement events.
Our sector-focused stakeholder forums have given us the opportunity to share updates and hear feedback on our regulation with leaders from each sector we regulate.
We've also started a programme of roundtables to discuss specific topics relevant to the sectors.
Membership of our stakeholder groups consists of leaders from each sector, and we're also looking at opportunities to hear from a wider group of professionals in the near future.
Post-mortem licensing standards and guidance
This guidance helps licensed establishments to meet the HTA’s post-mortem licensing standards.
The guidance covers guidance on consent, governance, premises, including security and traceability.
It also contains additional information and examples of how to meet certain standard
Latest inspection reports February 2023
We’ve published new inspection reports from establishments in research, human application, anatomy, and post-mortem sectors.
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HTA publishes quarterly closed incidents data
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.
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Accidental damage to a body incidents in the post-mortem sector
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.
Mortuary capacity issues - Regulatory update
Today we’ve issued a regulatory update to provide advice and guidance on managing mortuary capacity issues.
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Inspection reports from the last 7 days
We’ve published 6 new inspection reports from establishments in human application, research, 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.
Read the latest reports:
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Human Tissue Authority publishes an updated version of Post-mortem Examination Licensing Standards and Guidance
Today we’ve published an updated version of Post-mortem Examination Licensing Standards and Guidance, following engagement with key stakeholders across the post-mortem sector.