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Codes of practice

Codes of practice. Vicki Chapman Director of Policy and Strategy. First codes 2006. Statutory remit to produce codes Practical guidance Laying down standards Assess if establishments are complying with relevant legislations. Revised codes of practice. Code 1: Consent

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Codes of practice

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  1. Codes of practice Vicki Chapman Director of Policy and Strategy

  2. First codes 2006 • Statutory remit to produce codes • Practical guidance • Laying down standards • Assess if establishments are complying with relevant legislations

  3. Revised codes of practice Code 1: Consent Code 2: Donation of solid organs for transplantation Code 3: Post-mortem examination Code 4: Anatomical examination Code 5: Disposal of human tissue Code 6: Donation of allogeneic bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells for transplantation Code 7: Public display Code 8: Import and export of human bodies, body parts and tissue (May 2007) Code 9: Research NEW

  4. Consultation process 1 August 2008 14 November 2008 Stakeholders were able to comment on the draft revised codes by: • Responding online • Participating in workshops - London and Newcastle

  5. Consultation process • 179 online responses • 100 people attended the workshops

  6. Rationale • Summary of the responses received to the consultation • Identifies key themes to emerge from the consultation

  7. Benefits of the revised codes • More relevant to the sectors we regulate • More guidance on the standards expected for activities carried out within the HTA’s remit • Restructured to make them easier to use

  8. Where are we now? • On 20 May 2009 the revised codes were laid before both Houses of Parliament • The revised codes will come into force by Directions in September 2009 • They are now available to view on our website www.hta.gov.uk

  9. Thank you

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