Guidance Legislation & Standards

Question 1

What is SHTM?

Answer 1

Scottish Health Technical Memoranda
- these give comprehensive advice & guidance on design, installation & operation of specialised building & technology used in delivery of healthcare

Question 2

What does SHTM 01-01 cover?

Answer 2

Decontamination of medical devices in a Central Decontamination Unit

Question 3

What are the different parts of SHTM 01-01?

Answer 3

Part A = management

Part B = test equipment/methods

Part C = sterilisation by steam

Part D = automated cleaning & disinfection equipment

Part E = sterilisation by hydrogen peroxide & ethylene oxide

Part F = inspect, assemble & package

Question 4

What does SHTM 01-05 cover?

Answer 4

Management, equipment & process of the decontamination of dental instruments in a Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) in NHS Scotland

Question 5

What are the five stages of the washer-disinfector?

Answer 5

• pre-wash
• wash
• rinse
• disinfection
• drying