Technical Testing (PAT)

HealthFirst NHS — PAT Testing Programme

HealthFirst NHS Trust
2024
6 Months

Project Overview

Background

HealthFirst NHS Trust required a full-scale portable appliance testing programme across five hospital sites to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure patient and staff safety.

Objective

Test and certify all portable electrical appliances across 12 wards and departments within a six-month timeframe with minimal disruption to hospital operations.

Challenge

Coordinating testing around 24/7 hospital operations, categorising thousands of appliances by risk level, and maintaining detailed compliance records for NHS auditing.

Solution

We deployed four certified PAT engineers working in rotating shifts, using asset management software to track every appliance, and scheduling testing during low-traffic periods.

Outcome

Achieved 100% compliance across all five sites, reduced previous non-conformance rate from 8% to under 0.5%, and established an ongoing annual maintenance schedule.

Project Information

Client HealthFirst NHS Trust
Industry Healthcare
Category Technical Testing (PAT)
Duration 6 Months
Team Size 4 Engineers
Year 2024

Services Provided

PAT Testing Asset Management Compliance Reporting Risk Assessment Staff Training Annual Maintenance

Key Features

Full PAT Testing

Comprehensive testing of all portable appliance types and categories.

Asset Tracking

Digital asset tagging and tracking across all hospital locations.

Compliance Reports

Detailed compliance documentation for NHS audit requirements.

Risk Assessment

Thorough risk evaluation for each appliance category.

Staff Training

On-site training for hospital staff on appliance safety.

Annual Schedule

Established recurring testing schedule for ongoing compliance.

Results & Achievements

100% Compliance Rate
12K+ Appliances Tested
5 Sites Covered
99.5% Conformance Rate

Technologies Used

Seaward PAT Tester
PATGuard Software
Excel Reporting
IET Code of Practice

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