Education - Recommendations

• WFHSS Guidelines and Recommendations
  

  • WFHSS Recommendation
    Validation of Decontamination Processes
  • WFHSS Guideline No. 01
    Tests/checks after maintenance/repairs
  • WFHSS Guideline No. 02
    Check List for Procurement of Medical Devices pursuant to EN ISO 17664:2004
  • WFHSS Guideline No. 03
    Requirements for Reprocessing Units for Medical Devices (RUMEDs) in Healthcare Establishments
• General Guidelines and Recommendations
  

  • Anke Carter:
    Guideline for the Validation of the Sealing Process according to DIN EN ISO 11607-2
    [in English; PDF File; 130 KB]
  • United Kingdom Department of Health
    ACDP TSE Working Group:
    Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy agents: safe working and the prevention of infection
    Guidance from the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens' TSE Working Group
  • Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
    Silvia I. Acosta-Gnass, Valeska de Andrade Stempliuk:
    Manual de esterilización para centros de salud
    ["Sterilization Manual for Health Centers"; in Spanish; PDF File; 3.0 MB]
• Guidelines and Recommendations published in Central Service

  • mhp-Verlag GmbH - Central Service:
    Guideline Compiled by the DGKH, DGSV and AKI for Validation and Routine Monitoring of Automated Cleaning and Disinfection Processes for Heat-Resistant Medical Devices as Well as Advice on Selecting Washer-Disinfectors
    [in English; PDF File; 1.4 MB]
• Recommendations by the Quality Task Group

  • Transport
    • [2] Transport from the OR to the CSSD
  • Cleaning
    • [8] Cleaning and Disinfection in the Ultrasonic Bath (Part 1)
    • [9] Cleaning and Disinfection in the Ultrasonic Bath (Part 2)
    • [11] Programmes for Automated Processing
    • [12] Programmes for Automated Processing (Part 2)
    • [14] Thermal Washer-Disinfectors - Investigating the Disinfection Effect with Thermologgers
    • [17] Quality Assurance on the Unclean Side of a CSSD (Part 2)
    • [19] Cleaning (Part 1) - Instruments Causing Problems
    • [20] Cleaning (Part 2) - Validation of Cleaning Efficacy
    • [25] Water for Operating Washer-Disinfectors
    • [26] Water for Operating Washer-Disinfectors (Part 2)
    • [28] Daily Check of Washer-Disinfectors Before Placing Them in Operation
    • [29] Verification of the Performance of Washer-Disinfectors Used for Thermal Disinfection
    • [35] Loading Pattern and Its Implications for Successful Cleaning in the Washer-Disinfector
    • [40] Automated Processing of Ophtalmologic Instruments
    • [42] Using Process Challenge Devices To Verify Cleaning Performance for Validation of Washer-Disinfector Processes
    • [45] Decontamination of Narrow-Lumened Medical Devices
    • [46] Manufacturer's Instructions for Decontamination
    • [47] Insights Gleaned from Workshops at the 10th DGSV Congress: Manufacturer's Instructions for Decontamination
    • [49] Decontamination of Plastic Sterilisation Containers and Plastic Supports
    • [51] Decontamination of Anaesthesia and Respiratory Accessories
    • [53] Verification of Completeness of Validation Protocols for WD Processes
    • [55] Performance Requalification on Changing the Process Chemicals
    • [56] Decontamination of Motor Systems
    • [57] Physical Data for Routine Control in Washer-Disinfectors
    • [62] Manual Reprocessing of Medical Devices (wish-wash workshop, DGSV Cogress, Fulda)
    • [63] Outlook of DGSV Quality Task Group’s Activities for 2010
    • [64] Decontamination of Containers
    • [66] General Principles for Using Ultrasound for Cleaning Medical Devices - Part 1
    • [67] Using Ultrasonic Basins to Reprocess Medical Devices - Part 2
    • [69] Problem instruments when it comes to reprocessing - Part 1
    • [70] Reprocessing ophthalmologic medical devices (Part 1)
    • [71] Reprocessing ophthalmologic medical devices (Part 2)
    • [72] Reprocessing ophthalmologic medical devices (Part 3)
  • Packaging
    • [13] Quality Assurance on the "Clean Side" of a CSSD
    • [27] Packaging Systems
    • [30] Packaging Systems - Part 2: Hard Packaging
    • [33] Mesh Trays and Their Implications for Successful Cleaning in the Washer-Disinfector
    • [34] Packaging Part 3: Summary
    • [41] Production of Heat Sealing Seams for Packing Medical Devices (based on the currently valid standards, ISO 11607, EN 868, DIN 58953)
    • [60] Instrument Identification
  • Sterilization
    • [10] "Flash Sterilisation"
    • [43] Recommendations for Validation of Steam Sterilisation Processes in Large Sterilisers
    • [48] Decontamination of Plastic Medical Devices or of Devices with Plastic Components (Part 1)
  • Validation
    • [3] Validation (Part 1)
    • [4] Validation (Part 2)
    • [6] Deciding How to Process a New Medical Device
    • [7] Validation of Older Steam Sterilisers
    • [16] Quality Assurance on the Unclean Side of a CSSD
    • [18] Bowie Dick Test
    • [32] How Quality Management is Structured in CSSD Practice
    • [37] Guide to Compilation of Standard Operating Procedures
    • [54] Performance Requalification for No Particular Reason
    • [65] Computer-Assisted Batch Documentation
  • Storage
    • [15] Release and Storage of Medical Devices after Sterilisation
    • [39] Recommendations for the Storage Period for Sterile Medical Devices
  • Miscellaneous
    • [1] Recommendations
    • [5] Cooperation with the OR and other Departments
    • [21] Why Computerised Documentation? - Reflections from the Field
    • [22] Classifying Medical Devices before Processing (Part 1)
    • [23] Classifying Medical Devices before Processing (Part 2)
    • [24] Classifying Medical Devices before Processing (Part 3)
    • [31] Updating the Decision Tree on Risk Assessment and Classification of Medical Devices
    • [36] Risk Management in the CSSD
    • [38] Checklist for Preparation of Visits by the Competent Inspection Authorities
    • [44] Compilation of Procedures
    • [50] Requirements for Construction or Conversion of a Hospital Central Sterile Supply Department
    • [52] Requirements for Construction or Conversion of a Hospital Central Sterile Supply Department Part 2 - Staff and Material Routes
    • [58] Requirements for Construction or Conversion of a Hospital Central Sterile Supply Department Part 3 - Technical and Functional Fittings and their Installation
    • [61] Requirements for Construction or Conversion of a Hospital Central Sterile Supply Department Part 4 - Room Ventilation Systems in the CSSD
    • [68] Problems today - tomorrow, how can we solve them?!
    • Commentary by the Quality Task Group of the German Society of Sterile Supply (DGSV) on the topic of the «Hygiene Scandal»
• Recommendations and Publications by the AFS Working Group
  AFS - Association Française de Stérilisation
  

  • Recommendations and Publications in English:
    • Sterilisation Premises Architecture and Layout
      [PDF File; 381 KB]
  • Recommendations and Publications in French:
    • Architecture et Locaux en Sterilisation
      [PDF File; 1.9 MB]
      We wish to thank the AFS - Association Française de Stérilisation for the contribution of this article.
      Translations of this article to English will be published soon.
  • Recommendations and Publications in Spanish:
    • Arquitectura y Servicios de Esterilización - Parte 1
      [PDF File; 277 KB]
      We wish to thank the AFS - Association Française de Stérilisation for the contribution of this article.
      Translations of this article to English will be published soon.
    • Arquitectura y Servicios de Esterilización - Parte 2
      [PDF File; 531 KB]
      We wish to thank the AFS - Association Française de Stérilisation for the contribution of this article.
      Translations of this article to English will be published soon.
• Recommendations by the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE)
  HSE - Health Service Executive
  

  • Health Service Executive Code of Practice for Decontamination of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices
    Health Service Executive published its Code of Practice for Decontamination of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (RIMD) on 24th October 2007. The HSE has published this Code of Practice as a guide to standards and recommended practices for decontamination of RIMD required in the Irish public health service.
    You can view or download the report below. This publication has been divided for ease of download. Please consider the environment before printing this report
    • Part 1: Background
      [PDF File; 310 KB]
    • Part 2: Standards
      [PDF File; 296 KB]
    • Part 3: Recommended Practices for Central Decontamination Units
      [PDF File; 1.4 MB]
    • Part 4: Recommended Practices for Endoscopy Units
      [PDF File; 811 KB]
    • Part 5a & 5b : Recommended Practices for Dental Services (CDU & LDU)
      [PDF File; 967 KB]
    • Part 6: Audit Tool
      [PDF File; 545 KB]
    • Part 7: Additional Resources and Appendices
      [PDF File; 253 KB]
• Guidelines and Recommendations by vDSMH and SVN (The Netherlands)
  vDSMH - Vereniging van Deskundigen Steriele Medische Hulpmiddelen
  SVN - Sterilisatie Vereniging Nederland - Sterilization Association of The Netherlands
  

  • Professional Standard for Loaner Instrumentation
    Standard for loaning or renting of surgical instruments
    [in English; PDF File; 285 KB]
  • Professionele standaard Leeninstrumentarium
    Professionele standaard vor het in bruikleen of huur nemen c.q. geven van chirurgisch instrumentarium
    [in Dutch; PDF File; 166 KB]
• Guidelines and Recommendations by DAS
  DAS - Disinfection Antisepsis and Sterilization Association
  

  • Turkish Guideline for Sterilization and Disinfection in Health Care Settings
    [in English; PDF File; 870 KB]
• Guidelines and Recommendations by SFERD
  Stuurgroep Flexibele Endoscopen Reiniging en Desinfectie (SFERD)
  (Advisory Board Cleaning and Disinfection Flexible Endoscopes)
  

  • SFERD Professional Standard Handbook - Flexible Endoscopes Cleaning and Disinfection
    [in English; PDF File; 2.9 MB]
• WHO Guidelines
  WHO - World Health Organization
  

  • WHO Guidelines for Safe Surgery 2009
  • WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care
• Recommendations by Swissmedic - Swiss Agency for therapeutic products
  Swissmedic - www.swissmedic.ch
  

  • Guidelines and Recommendations in French:
    • Guide pour l’achat d’un petit stérilisateur à la vapeur d’eau à l'intention des cabinets médicaux et dentaires et autres établissements de soins
      [PDF File; 76 KB]
    • Exemple de liste de contrôle pour l'achat d'un petit stérilisateur à la vapeur d'eau
      [PDF File; 44 KB]
    • Bonnes pratiques de retraitement des dispositifs médicaux stériles pour les cabinets médicaux, les cabinets dentaires et d'autres utilisateurs de petits stérilisateurs à la vapeur d'eau saturée
      [PDF File; 712 KB]
  • Guidelines and Recommendations in German:
    • Leitfaden zur Beschaffung eines Dampf-Klein-Sterilisators für Arzt- und Dentalpraxen, sowie für andere medizinische Einrichtungen
      [PDF File; 74 KB]
    • Beispiel einer Checkliste für die Beschaffung eines Dampf-Klein-Sterilisators
      [PDF File; 42 KB]
    • Aufbereitung von sterilen Medizinprodukten in Arzt- und Zahnarztpraxen sowie bei weiteren Anwendern von Dampf-Klein-Sterilisatoren
      [PDF File; 719 KB]