Choice Framework for Local Policy and Procedures 01-06 Decontamination of flexible endoscopes: Policy and management
Publication Year
2013
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides best practice guidance on the management and decontamination of flexible endoscopes (principally gastrointestinal scopes and bronchoscopes). It also aims to support commissioners and providers in implementing appropriate and effective decontamination measures to reduce the risks of person-to-person transmission of human prion diseases.
Document History
Published 19 April 2013, updated 25 April 2013. Supersedes Space for Health: Healthcare Environment CFPP 01-06, which also replaced the relevant parts of HTM 2030 dealing with endoscope decontamination. The choice framework for local policy and procedures 01-06: decontamination of flexible endoscopes, consists of five parts: operational management; design and installation; testing methods; validation and verification; and policy and management.
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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