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Decontamination is a combination of processes, including cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization, used to render reusable surgical instruments safe for further use. Improving decontamination forms an important part of the Chief Medical Officer’s strategy to combat healthcare associated infections. Our aim is to give better protection to patients and staff by improving decontamination.
Links to guidance on decontamination published by DH, and copies of presentations given at recent conferences. Standard approaches and documentation for use by subsequent decontamination projects are also held in this area.
Peter Forrest, Department of Health, New Kings Beam House, 5th Floor, 22 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9BW. Tel: 0113 254 7351.
Anne-Marie Bond, Department of Health, Room 4N27, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE. Tel: 0113 254 5770
Chris Brown, Department of Health, Room 4N27, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE T: 0113 254 7351
Emma Hall, Department of Health, Room 4N27, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE T: 0113 254 7351
