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Health Technical Memorandum 01-01 Part A Management and decontamination of surgical instruments (medical devices) used in acute care. Part A: management and provision
Publication Year
2016
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Focuses on the policy, management approach and choices available in the formulation of a locally developed, risk-controlled operational environment. Refers to technical concepts from European, International and British standards. Provides advice and guidance on management of surgical instruments in relation to surgical care efficiencies and contingency against perioperative non-availability of instruments.
Document History
Supersedes all previous versions of CFPP 01-01 Part A. Department of Health is now known as the Department of Health and Social Care.
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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