Department of Health-funded research on decontamination of surgical instruments: progress review 2008 (archived)
Publication Year
2009
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Relates progress of research intended for practical application in the NHS environment. Addresses assays for the detection of protein and prion decontamination on surfaces, and detection of infectivity attached to implants. Analyses protein levels on surgical instruments. Covers development of decontamination protocols, gas plasmas and other technologies for decontamination, and development of barriers and surface coatings.
Publisher Information
Department of Health
The Department of Health was committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work included setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. Publications included Space for Health: Technical Manuals, as well as the Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memorandums, and White Papers. They were renamed to the Department of Health and Social Care. However responsibility for technical guidance was then transferred to NHS Improvement in February 2017 which is now part of NHS England and NHS Improvement.
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