Until now there has been no formal process across the NHS or private sector for reliably testing or assessing products’ suitability for use in mental health environments.
This means that clinicians have had to rely on manufacturers claims – or take the responsibility of testing themselves.
To solve this problem, DIMHN has partnered with Building Research Establishment (BRE) and worked with over 100 experts from the field during the past 7 years to create a global testing method for all products used in mental health.
This is not a pass or fail test. It’s a way to grade products for their suitability for a range of different clinical uses so that teams can make INFORMED CHOICES.