GR40 Central Alerting System (CAS) Policy

Target Audience

All CWP staff

Purpose

The Central Alerting System (CAS) is operated by the Department of Health (DH) and is a means of sending important safety and device and equipment alerts to a nominated person in each health or social care setting.

All alerts must be actioned appropriately and actions completed stated on the CAS site by the nominated CAS Officer. All staff have a responsibility to implement the requirements of safety information and this document sets out those responsibilities.

Origin

Policy dates & history