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Washer Disinfector Waters HTM 2030 / HTM 2031
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Reusable equipment in hospitals is subject to
stringent cleaning procedures using specially formulated chemical
agents to achieve removal of soil and disinfection.
The effectiveness
of the procedures used is verified by periodic testing, both of
the equipment in use and of the final rinse water, where a failure
could lead to renewed contamination of the equipment.
Health Technical Memorandum HTM 2030 includes
the validation and verification of washer-disinfector processes
at individual hospital sites. Eclipse’s laboratories are able to test rinse waters
for compliance with the parameters set out in HTM 2030 (and also
in HTM 2031 – Clean Steam Condensate); the relevant tests
are listed below.
- acidity/alkalinity
- ammonium
- appearance
- calcium and magnesium
- chloride
- electrical conductivity
- heavy metals(total)
- iron
- nitrate
- oxidisable substances
- pH
- phosphate
- residue on evaporation
- silicate
- sulfate
- total dissolved solids
- total hardness
- bacterial endotoxins
- Total Viable Count
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Signpost C4cHealth care organisations keep patients, staff and visitors safe by having systems to ensure that all reusable medical devices are properly decontaminated prior to use and that the risks associated with decontamination facilities and processes are well managed. HTM 2010, HTM 2030, MDA 9605, MDA DB 9804 MDA 2000 (05) and MDA DB 2002 (06) define the minimum standards required to ensure safe operation of the decontamination process. “Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Agents. Safe Working and the Prevention of Infection” provides guidance to employers on the precautions necessary to minimise the exposure of employees and others to TSE agents from work activities. HSC 1999/178 updates the ACDP/SEAC guidance and states ? it is essential that all existing cleaning and sterilization procedures operate to the highest standards?.
Source: hcsu, Date and Time of entry: 09 June 2006 09:58
Annex C Decontamination and Waste Disposal (pdf)
(HTM 2030) This Annex provides guidance on how to decontaminate surfaces and equipment, clean up spillages and dispose of clinical waste associated with the causative agents of TSE diseases in:
Source: doh, Date and Time of entry: 09 June 2006 09:53
Decontaminating equipment
Washer-disinfectors should be used only by those with the correct training and in conjunction with a suitable detergent that has been recommended by the manufacturer or trust policy. Following the rinse cycle, items should be checked for cleanliness. Machines must be maintained, validated and comply with HTM 2030.
Source: rcn, Date and Time of entry: 09 June 2006 09:51
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