Here at Colchester we have combined the supplies and equipment purchasing discussions to a forum working under the title 'Clinical Products Review Group'. It was originally intended purely for clinical products, but later (1995) went on to include medical equipment. It is chaired by our Principle Pharmacist (I think that's still his title) and is included in the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. A close working relationship has developed here too between Supplies and EBME where PPQs are received in advance of ordering. Requests for unknown equipment also raise questions on suitability and issues of standardisation. When it works it works well!
P.S. Thanks, John, for the acknowledgement in the Keymed discussion.
