Bone density scanners (FOI)Bone density scanners (FOI)
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Request
I am writing on the topic of bone density scanners:
A
How many does Jersey's hospital have?
B
When were they acquired?
C
What was the cost of each?
D
How many staff are needed to operate this machine / these machines? If there is more than one, please answer in respect of each.
E
Do staff need specialist training to operate? If so, what training is this?
F
How many staff have this training and are qualified to use each machine?
G
How many times has each been used since being installed?
Response
A
One
B
February 2018
C
£89,500
D
One
E
The individual must be a qualified radiographer
F
As there is a vacancy in this area, there are no staff with training to operate this scanner. However, a member of staff has been recruited and is due to commence this month.
G
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