now we know what it is

Question 1

quik reference for key points in decon process

Answer 1

SDCEP

refers to SHTM for maintenance and testing (01 – 01 Part A – E)

Question 2

maintenance of equipment

Answer 2

manufacturers instructions should be followed for this .

The SDCEP covers the onsite duties that need to be carried out and even has ‘how-to’ information for these tests, and gives time intervals between tests (daily, weekly, quarterly)

Question 3

CP(D)

Answer 3

competent person (decontamination)

needed to carry out spectific tests

Question 4

daily and weekly tests for WD by

Answer 4

USER or practice CP(D)

Appropriately trained member of staff from the practice for water tests and cleaning efficacy

Question 5

quarterly tests done by

Answer 5

CP(D)

e.g. thermometric tests, cleaning efficacy tests, verification of calibration and chemical dosing tests

Question 6

how to find a CP(D)

Answer 6

contact the equipment manufacturer, service agent, vendor or a company specialising in the testing of this equipment

Online there are many occupationally competent organisation, capable of carrying this work out on your behalf

your responsibilities will lie in making sure you have these services in place for your own facility and verifying they are carrying out the work to the required standard

Question 7

AE(D)

Answer 7

authorising engineer (decontamination)

Question 8

AE(D) role

Answer 8

experts on the subject of decontamination and sign off validation reports (that are carried out by CP(D)) By verifying all the work has been carried out to the required standard following the relevant and up to date guidance
* advise whther testing is being carried out correctly or not

NHS Health Boards in Scotland can contact their AE(D) directly or email

Question 9

when creating policies for management of staff, instrumentation, work-flow and processes reference

Answer 9

SDCEP