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Mobile Phone and Radio Handset Policy |
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Written by Telecommunications Manager
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A policy is required for the following reasons:
- There is a need to clarify usage of mobiles / two way radios and emergency service radio devices on hospital sites for staff, visitors and patients
- To take account of the latest advice issued from the Medical Devices Agency that mobile/ two way radios and emergency service radio devices, when switched on/or in use, can interfere with Medical Devices (equipment) when used in their vicinity, (MDA Bulletin DB 9702, Executive Summary and Recommendations attached)
- The Trust needs to use such communication devices in order to conduct it's business, and to take advantage of advancing technologies
- Need to protect patient confidentiality
- Ensure the use of mobile phones is not abused by staff.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 25 November 2008 14:08 )
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