Author : Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 32,81 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Medical instruments and apparatus
ISBN : 9781570201936
Covers the safe handling and biological decontamination of medical devices, including design criteria for decontamination areas in health care facilities; staff qualifications, education, and other personnel considerations; immediate handling of contaminated items; transport of contaminated items; and decontamination processes.
Author : Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,87 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Medical instruments and apparatus
ISBN : 9781570200649
Covers the safe handling and biological decontamination of medical devices, including design criteria for decontamination areas in health care facilities; staff qualifications, education, and other personnel considerations; immediate handling of contaminated items; transport of contaminated items; and decontamination processes.
Author : Rocelle Aglugub
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,63 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Biological decontamination
ISBN :
Background: Decontamination of reusable medical instruments (RMDs) is today's top eight patient safety concern (ECRI, 2018). Many healthcare organizations continue to be non-compliant on decontamination of RMD standards. Purpose and Aims: The purpose of this study is to explore the issue consistent to the improper and inadequate decontamination of reusable medical devices. There are two aims of this study: 1) explore the knowledge, attitude, and practice of sterile processing technicians (SPT) and end-users, OR RNs and STs, on the decontaminating reusable medical devices and 2) if present, identify the barriers or facilitators in decontaminating reusable medical devices as perceived by SPTs and end-users. Methods: The study design is a descriptive qualitative study using Charmaz (2014) grounded theory method. Sample size is SPTs (n=13) and end-users (n=13). Participants were recruited locally and via the internet. Theoretical and purposive sampling were done. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and qualitative Reflection Note were completed by participants. Results: Three facilitators were found to influence the domains: knowledge, attitude, and practice: (a) availability of resources, (b) role awareness towards patient care, and (c) team cohesiveness. Implications: OR RNs to improve their knowledge so that they can become better liaisons and facilitators to a better relationship between Operating Room staff and Sterile Processing staff. Healthcare leaders to improve workplace environment for SPTs and end-users to increase team cohesiveness. To promote more research on this topic as research is scarce on this topic.
Author : Marimargaret Reichert
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 31,33 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Medical instruments and apparatus
ISBN : 9780834208384
This Second Edition is a comprehensive resource on sterilization and disinfection of reusable instruments and medical devices
Author : Gerald E. McDonnell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 28,32 MB
Release : 2012-07-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1444330136
Prevention is the first line of defence in the fight against infection. As antibiotics and other antimicrobials encounter increasing reports of microbial resistance, the field of decontamination science is undergoing a major revival. A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare is a comprehensive training manual, providing practical guidance on all aspects of decontamination including: microbiology and infection control; regulations and standards; containment, transportation, handling, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of patient used devices; surgical instrumentation; endoscopes; and quality management systems. Written by highly experienced professionals, A Practical Guide to Decontaminationin Healthcare comprises a systematic review of decontamination methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each. Up-to-date regulations, standards and guidelines are incorporated throughout, to better equip healthcare professionals with the information they need to meet the technical and operational challenges of medical decontamination. A Practical Guide to Decontaminationin Healthcare is an important new volume on state-of-the-art decontamination processes and a key reference source for all healthcare professionals working in infectious diseases, infection control/prevention and decontamination services.
Author : National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia)
Publisher :
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 18,14 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Aboriginal Australians
ISBN : 9781864965223
These guidelines provide recommendations that outline the critical aspects of infection prevention and control. The recommendations were developed using the best available evidence and consensus methods by the Infection Control Steering Committee. They have been prioritised as key areas to prevent and control infection in a healthcare facility. It is recognised that the level of risk may differ according to the different types of facility and therefore some recommendations should be justified by risk assessment. When implementing these recommendations all healthcare facilities need to consider the risk of transmission of infection and implement according to their specific setting and circumstances.
Author : Ebbing Lautenbach
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 19,99 MB
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1107153166
A clear, hands-on outline of best practices for infection prevention that directly improve patient outcomes across the healthcare continuum.
Author : James T. Walker
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 719 pages
File Size : 31,16 MB
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0857096699
Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare brings an understanding of decontamination practices and the development of technologies for cleaning and control of infection to a wide audience interested in public health, including healthcare specialists, scientists, students or patients. Part one highlights the importance and history of decontamination in hospitals and healthcare before exploring the role of standards in decontamination, infection control in Europe, and future trends in the area. Part two focuses on decontamination practices in hospitals and healthcare. It considers the role of the nurse in decontamination, the issues of microbial biofilm in waterlines, control of waterborne microorganisms, and the use of gaseous decontamination technologies. Further chapters explore decontamination of prions, the use of protective clothing, no-touch automated room disinfection systems, and controlling the presence of microorganisms in hospitals. Part three discusses practices for decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and endoscopes. These chapters examine a range of guidance documents, including the choice framework for local policy and procedures for decontamination of surgical instruments, as well as novel technologies for cleaning and detection of contamination. Decontamination in Hospitals and Healthcare provides a reference source on decontamination for public health professionals and students concerned with healthcare. It is particularly useful for scientists in microbiology and disinfection/decontamination laboratories, healthcare workers who use disinfectants, students in microbiology, clinicians, members of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences/Central Sterilising Club, and those employed in the Central Sterile Services departments of healthcare facilities. - Discusses decontamination processes in Europe - Provides an in-depth understanding into decontamination in healthcare settings, specifically hospitals and dental practices - Examines the decontamination of surgical equipment and endoscopes
Author : Silvia I. Acosta-Gnass
Publisher : Pan Amer Health Org
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 15,27 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789275129265
This updated sterilisation manual informs health workers about the simple protocols and procedures that have been developed to prevent hospital-acquired infections both inside and outside the sterilisation plant. The guidelines included in this manual show the steps to follow in cleaning, preparing, sterilizing, storing and transporting hospital equipment so as to obtain sterile material. It is very important to be aware of this information in order to provide patients with safe health care.
Author : American National Standards Institute
Publisher :
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 13,68 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Medical instruments and apparatus
ISBN :
