Lee - The equipment did come from the Wards originally, about 9 years ago in fact. We didn't have much of a problem getting then to release the equipment to us at the start but that is another story. However, as we have managed over the years to prove that we can control the use of devices, we have been able to purchase more pumps for the trust when they are needed. It was pretty easy to make the case when you have all the records of use etc.
DaveC - Not sure if there is a normal system or not wrt Biomeds controlling the use of devices via an Equipment Library in the NHS. It works for us here as the Library guys bring the devices straight to us in EME for repair or PM etc without us having to go looking for them.
