Guidance, Legislation & Standards Flashcards
What is guidance?
documents used to provide a structure or framework that can be followed and implemented in practice, providing numerous templates and information on standardised processes
What is legislation?
statutory acts, directives and regulations released by the government to provide a legal framework for managing the facilities, equipment and process
What are standards?
documents used to provide technical information about all aspects of the decontamination process and the materials and equipment used
Which SHTM refers to decontamination?
SHTM 01
What does SHTM 01-01 refer to?
decontamination of medical devices in a central decontamination unit
What does SHTM 01-01 Part A refer to?
management
What does SHTM 01-01 Part B refer to?
test equipment and methods
What does SHTM 01-01 Part C refer to?
sterilisation by steam
What does SHTM 01-01 Part D refer to?
automated cleaning and disinfection equipment
What does SHTM 01-01 Part E refer to?
sterilisation by hydrogen peroxide and ethylene oxide
What does SHTM 01-01 Part F refer to?
inspect, assemble and package
What does SHTM 01-05 refer to?
management, equipment and process of the decontamination of dental instruments in a local decontamination unit?
What does SHTM 01-05 Part A refer to?
management
What does SHTM 01-05 Part B refer to?
decontamination equipment - operation, validation, periodic testing, maintenance and test methods
What does SHTM 01-05 Part C refer to?
process - guidance on decontamination processes including elements applicable to the dental environment
