Sequence generation {16a}
FM
There will be two wards allocated to each cluster. The allocation of when each cluster will commence the intervention will be randomised using Microsoft Excel. This will be undertaken by the study statistician, not involved in data collection or the determination of outcomes. The equipment to be tested in the FM audit will be randomised using Microsoft Excel to ensure a variety of shared medical equipment is audited. This will be undertaken by one member of the research team, not involved in data collection or the determination of outcomes.