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Education - General Information
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Sterilization Basics
- The Sterile Supply Cycle
[français: Le cycle de stérilisation]
[español: El ciclo del producto sanitario estéril] - Cleaning
[español: Limpieza] - Packaging
[español: Empaquetado]
[português: Embalagem]
- The Sterile Supply Cycle
- World Forum for Hospital Sterile Supply - Training Programme
- Online Training Programmes:
- NHS National Decontamination Training Programme (Department of Health England - e-Learning)
[ For demo access: decontamination.intuition.com ]
[ More information: www.intuition.com/government/healthcare/decontamination.asp ] - Formation Hygienosia 2006 - Bonnes Pratiques de Stérilisation Hospitalière
[in French] [ See also www.hygienosia.com ]- Le Diplôme Inter-universitaire de stérilisation (université de Lyon et de Grenoble) est cette année enseigné en ligne d'octobre 2005 à mai 2006. La session présentielle en Mai permet d'animer des tables-rondes sur les sujets traités en ligne. Les étudiants disposent d'une plate-forme de e-learning qui leur permet de travailler à distance.
[ More information: http://focalserv.univ-lyon1.fr/fiche_formation.php?REF=172 ] - Les personnels des services de stérilisation disposent d'un programme "Bonnes pratiques de stérilisation" La formation dure plusieurs mois à raison d'une séance de deux heures tous les 15 jours. Cela permet aux personnels de se former sur les lieux mêmes de travail.
[ More information: www.hygienosia.com/offre/offreformation.htm ] - Les écoles d'infirmières de bloc ont aussi leur programme en formation initiale. Cette année, l'école d'IBODES de Grenoble (l'IFSI Saint Martin) a recours à ce dispositif en ligne pour ses élèves. Cela leur permet de travailler à leur rythme en se connectant à la plate-forme y compris pendant la période des stages hospitaliers où elles peuvent faire le lien entre l'enseignement et la pratique. L'examen sera organisé sous surveillance dans une salle équipée d'ordinateurs connectés où elles répondront à un questionnaire de 100 réponses.
[ More information: Formation Hygienosia 2006 - Bonnes Pratiques de Stérilisation Hospitalière ]
- Le Diplôme Inter-universitaire de stérilisation (université de Lyon et de Grenoble) est cette année enseigné en ligne d'octobre 2005 à mai 2006. La session présentielle en Mai permet d'animer des tables-rondes sur les sujets traités en ligne. Les étudiants disposent d'une plate-forme de e-learning qui leur permet de travailler à distance.
- NHS National Decontamination Training Programme (Department of Health England - e-Learning)
- Self Study Lessons & Correspondence Courses of Purdue University and IAHCSMM:
- OTEN - Open Training and Education Network
The Institute of Distance Education, Australia
Education - Recommendations
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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; ] - United Kingdom Department of Health - ACDP TSE Working Group:
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Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy agents: safe working and the prevention of infection
Guidance from the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens' TSE Working Group
[in English; Web Link: www.advisorybodies.doh.gov.uk/acdp/tseguidance/]
- Anke Carter:
- Guidelines and Recommendations published in Central Service
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Recommendations by the Quality Task Group
- [1] Recommendations
- [2] Transport from the OR to the CSSD
- [3] Validation (Part 1)
- [4] Validation (Part 2)
- [5] Cooperation with the OR and other Departments
- [6] Deciding How to Process a New Medical Device
- [7] Validation of Older Steam Sterilisers
- [8] Cleaning and Disinfection in the Ultrasonic Bath (Part 1)
- [9] Cleaning and Disinfection in the Ultrasonic Bath (Part 2)
- [10] "Flash Sterilisation"
- [11] Programmes for Automated Processing
- [12] Programmes for Automated Processing (Part 2)
- [13] Quality Assurance on the "Clean Side" of a CSSD
- [14] Thermal Washer-Disinfectors - Investigating the Disinfection Effect with Thermologgers
- [15] Release and Storage of Medical Devices after Sterilisation
- [16] Quality Assurance on the Unclean Side of a CSSD
- [17] Quality Assurance on the Unclean Side of a CSSD (Part 2)
- [18] Bowie Dick Test
- [19] Cleaning (Part 1) - Instruments Causing Problems
- [20] Cleaning (Part 2) - Validation of Cleaning Efficacy
- [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)
[PDF File, ] - [25] Water for Operating Washer-Disinfectors
[PDF File, ] - [26] Water for Operating Washer-Disinfectors (Part 2)
[PDF File, ] - [27] Packaging Systems
[PDF File, ] - [28] Daily Check of Washer-Disinfectors Before Placing Them in Operation
[PDF File, ] - [29] Verification of the Performance of Washer-Disinfectors Used for Thermal Disinfection
[PDF File, ] - [30] Packaging Systems - Part 2: Hard Packaging
[PDF File, ] - [31] Updating the Decision Tree on Risk Assessment and Classification of Medical Devices
[PDF File, ] - [32] How Quality Management is Structured in CSSD Practice
[PDF File, ] - [33] Mesh Trays and Their Implications for Successful Cleaning in the Washer-Disinfector
[PDF File, ] - [34] Packaging Part 3: Summary
[PDF File, ] - [35] Loading Pattern and Its Implications for Successful Cleaning in the Washer-Disinfector
[PDF File, ] - [36] Risk Management in the CSSD
[PDF File, ] - [37] Guide to Compilation of Standard Operating Procedures
[PDF File, ] - [38] Checklist for Preparation of Visits by the Competent Inspection Authorities
[PDF File, ] - [39] Recommendations for the Storage Period for Sterile Medical Devices
[PDF File, ] - [40] Automated Processing of Ophtalmologic Instruments
[PDF File, ] - [41] Production of Heat Sealing Seams for Packing Medical Devices (based on the currently valid standards, ISO 11607, EN 868, DIN 58953)
[PDF File, ] - [42] Using Process Challenge Devices To Verify Cleaning Performance for Validation of Washer-Disinfector Processes
[PDF File, ] - [43] Recommendations for Validation of Steam Sterilisation Processes in Large Sterilisers
[PDF File, ] - [44] Compilation of Procedures
[PDF File, ] - [45] Decontamination of Narrow-Lumened Medical Devices
[PDF File, ] - [46] Manufacturer's Instructions for Decontamination
[PDF File, ] - [47] Insights Gleaned from Workshops at the 10th DGSV Congress: Manufacturer's Instructions for Decontamination
[PDF File, ] - [48] Decontamination of Plastic Medical Devices or of Devices with Plastic Components (Part 1)
[PDF File, ] - [49] Decontamination of Plastic Sterilisation Containers and Plastic Supports
[PDF File, ] - [50] Requirements for Construction or Conversion of a Hospital Central Sterile Supply Department
[PDF File, ] - [51] Decontamination of Anaesthesia and Respiratory Accessories
[PDF File, ] - [52] Requirements for Construction or Conversion of a Hospital Central Sterile Supply Department Part 2 - Staff and Material Routes
[PDF File, ] - [53] Verification of Completeness of Validation Protocols for WD Processes
[PDF File, ] - [54] Performance Requalification for No Particular Reason
[PDF File, ] - [55] Performance Requalification on Changing the Process Chemicals
[PDF File, ] - [56] Decontamination of Motor Systems
[PDF File, ]
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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; ] - Exemple de liste de contrôle pour l'achat d'un petit stérilisateur à la vapeur d'eau
[PDF File; ] - 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; ]
- 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
- Guidelines and Recommendations in German:
- Leitfaden zur Beschaffung eines Dampf-Klein-Sterilisators für Arzt- und Dentalpraxen, sowie für andere medizinische Einrichtungen
[PDF File; ] - Beispiel einer Checkliste für die Beschaffung eines Dampf-Klein-Sterilisators
[PDF File; ] - Aufbereitung von sterilen Medizinprodukten in Arzt- und Zahnarztpraxen sowie bei weiteren Anwendern von Dampf-Klein-Sterilisatoren
[PDF File; ]
- Leitfaden zur Beschaffung eines Dampf-Klein-Sterilisators für Arzt- und Dentalpraxen, sowie für andere medizinische Einrichtungen
- Guidelines and Recommendations in French:
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Recommendations by the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE)
- 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; ] - Part 2: Standards
[PDF File; ] - Part 3: Recommended Practices for Central Decontamination Units
[PDF File; ] - Part 4: Recommended Practices for Endoscopy Units
[PDF File; ] - Part 5a & 5b : Recommended Practices for Dental Services (CDU & LDU)
[PDF File; ] - Part 6: Audit Tool
[PDF File; ] - Part 7: Additional Resources and Appendices
[PDF File; ]
- Part 1: Background
- Health Service Executive Code of Practice for Decontamination of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices
Education - Conference Lectures and Presentations
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EFHSS Conference 2002, Dublin, Ireland:
- René Vis:
Loan Instruments
[in English]
- René Vis:
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EFHSS Conference 2003, Winterthur, Switzerland:
- Dr Dominique Goullet:
How a quality system had to be implemented for the hospital sterilisation
[in English; PDF File; ] - Frédy Cavin:
Certification d´un hôpital comme fabriquant de dispositifs médicaux
[in French; PDF File; ] - David J Hurrell:
Washer-Disinfectors - EN 15883 and the role of the operator
[in English; PDF File; ] - S. Krüger, T. Hofmann, B. Zühlsdorf:
Testanschmutzungen (TA) für die Kontrolle von Dekontaminationsgeräten
[in German; PDF File; ] - Bénédicte Gourieux:
Qualification de la performance des laveurs désinfecteurs
[in French; PDF File; ] - Annette Beaugas:
Maîtrise de l´air en stérilisation
[in French; PDF File; ] - Hans Wolf, Christian Wolf (HAWO):
Verpackungsarten / Unterschiede
[in German; PDF File; ] - Christine Denis:
La qualité des emballages
[in French; PDF File; ] - Dr Brian Kirk:
Can Temperature And Pressure Datalogging Replace The Bowie and Dick Test?
[in English; PDF File; ] - Prof Dr Peter Heeg:
Bioindikatoren - Sinn oder Unsinn?
[in German; PDF File; ] - Markus Zobrist, Dr. rer. nat., Inspektor:
Umsetzung der MP-Gesetzgebung in der ZSVA
[in German; PDF File; ]
- Dr Dominique Goullet:
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EFHSS Conference 2004, Izmir/Cesme, Turkey:
- Wim Renders:
Opening Session
[in English] - Dr Dominique Goullet:
What's new in sterilisation... since Louis Pasteur?
[in English; PDF File; ] - A. Arzu Sayiner, MD:
Infection Control and Sterilization Unit
[in English; PDF File; ] - Paul J. Sordellini:
Industrial Ethylene Oxide Sterilization of Medical Devices
[in English; PDF File; ] - A. A. van Sorge, PhD:
Validation of a low-temperature, low-pressure, vaporized aqueous hydrogen peroxide-based, plasma sterilization system - STERRAD®100S sterilizer
[in English; PDF File; ] - Dr Egil Lingaas:
Bioburden estimation of reusable and single use medical devices - methodology and evaluation
[in English; PDF File; ] - Toni Zanette:
Practical instructions for the Validation of cleaning and disinfection methods according to the recommendation of the German Society for Hospital Hygiene (DGKH) and according to the prEN ISO 15883
[in English; PDF File; ] - Paul Holland:
Decontamination of Reusable Medical Devices: A Risk Management
[in English; PDF File; ] - Peter Newson:
Sterilization Process Monitoring - 'In-Pack' Monitoring versus 'Load Control'
[in English; PDF File; ] - René Vis:
Outsourcing the CSSD a threat? Or a challenge?!
[in English; PDF File; ]
- Wim Renders:
- Decontamination Sciences Congress 2005, London, United Kingdom:
- Wim Renders:
Opening Session - Introduction
[in English] - Valerie O'Brien:
The UK Approach
[in English; PDF File; ] - Nancy Chobin:
What Sterile Processors Need to Know and Do: A Ten Year Analysis of Accreditation in the United States
[in English; PDF File; ] - Cornelia Hugo:
Validation in the practice of sterile supply
[in English; PDF File; ] - Frank Schuurmans:
Organisational redesign - did Bowie and Dick get their MBA?
[in English; PDF File; ] - Klaus Roth:
Parametric control of cleaning processes in the age of vCJD
[in English; PDF File; ] - Peter Hooper:
Product Release - a modern mythology?
[in English; PDF File; ] - Helga Gertrudis Sager de Agostino:
Cleaning, decontamination and disinfection in Argentina
[in English; PDF File; ] - Adrie de Bruijn:
The standard helix test in hospital sterilisers
[in English; PDF File; ] - A. A. van Sorge:
Validation of a low temperature, low pressure, Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma (HPGP) Sterilization System
[in English; PDF File; ] - Mike Pointer:
Innovation in decontamination services
[in English; PDF File; ] - Simon Robitaille:
Development of Ozone Sterilization
[in English; PDF File; ] - Jan Huys (presented by Dr. med. Andreas Mueller):
Specifications of steam sterilizers for health facilities with limited resources
[in English; PDF File; ] - Elinor V Radke:
Surviving the ride
[in English; PDF File; ] - David J Hurrell MSc FIHEEM AP(S):
Jack van Asten Memorial Lecture
[in English; PDF File; ] - Jennifer Grainger:
Risk Management for Instrumentation
[in English; PDF File; ] - Yaffa Raz:
A Quality Based Approach for Error Reduction in Surgical Sets Assembly
[in English; PDF File; ] - Dr Bénédicte Gourieux:
Analysing hazards: a tool for quality management
[in English; PDF File; ] - Phil Naylor:
MDD and ISO13485:2003 Compliance - An Integrated Approach
[in English; PDF File; ] - Dr MV Martin:
Decontamination of Instruments in Dentistry
[in English; PDF File; ] - Elizabeth Fradd:
The Decontamination of Endoscopes - a review in Northern Ireland
[in English; PDF File; ] - Melanie van Limborgh:
The Essential Relationships between Decontamination Services
[in English; PDF File; ] - Dr Douglas Telford:
The Practical and Cost Implications of the different Instrument Identification Systems currently available
[Conference Paper Abstract in English; PDF File; ] - DSc 2005 Symposium: Developments in Instrument Reprocessing
- Klaus Roth; Jürgen Gauer; Anna Draghici; Winfried Michels:
Comparative assessment of various automated processes following prEN/ISO 15883-1
[in English; PDF File; ]
- Klaus Roth; Jürgen Gauer; Anna Draghici; Winfried Michels:
- DSc 2005 Poster Presentations
- Edna Rodrigues; Kazuko Uchikawa Graziano:
Evaluation of the use and re-use of cotton fabrics as medical and hospital articles wraps in steam sterilization method
[in English; PDF File; ] - Philip A de Vries:
3M ETS (Electronic Test System) in a university hospital: Diagnostics beyond the BDT!
[in English; PDF File; ]
- Edna Rodrigues; Kazuko Uchikawa Graziano:
- Wim Renders:
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EFHSS Conference 2006, Lillehammer, Norway:
- Wim Renders:
Opening Speech
[in English] - Ann Margrethe Berg, Department Manager CSSD:
University Education of CSSD Managers in Norway
[in English; PDF File; ] - Maria Tuulse, Health Care Teacher:
Education of CSSD Technicians in Sweden
[in English; PDF File; ] - Marie Banck, Manager CSSD:
Working with certification - Experience from Sweden
[in English; PDF File; ] - Torben Abilgaard Pederson, Deputy Director / MSc, PhD:
Danish Standard for CSSD
[in English; PDF File; ] - Klaus Roth, Managing Director:
New cleaning processes: Oxivario and two other component procedures
[in English; PDF File; ] - Dr. Med. Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Fengler:
Our own cleaning experiences and its Parameters - The Value of Ultrasound
[in English; PDF File; ] - Dr Anne Jacolot, Pharmacist / Manager of CSSD; Damien Talon, Pharmacist / Department Manager CSSD:
Experience of Soil Test Used in Two French Hospitals: Hollow Instrumentation and Detergent Validation
[in English; PDF File; ] - Dr Damien Talon, Pharmacist / Department Manager CSSD:
Experience of Soil Test Used in Two French Hospitals: Detergent Validation
[in English; PDF File; ] - Heidi Garberg Gule, Department Manager CSSD:
Combi load experiences - a manager's view
Validation of Combi load
[in English; PDF File; ] - Elise Kulseth, Quality Manager:
Textile technology - fundamental principles
[in Norwegian/English; PDF File; ] - Anne Mette Koch, Health Protection Nurse:
A change from disposable to reusable textiles in the OR - experiences from a Norwegian University Hospital
[in Norwegian; PDF File; ] - Dr. Sverre Fauske, Special Adviser HR Dep.:
Job Satisfaction. Motivation. Confidence in CSSD workers
[in English; PDF File; ] - Joost van Dormalen, Manager Validation & Monitoring:
Jack van Asten Memorial Lecture
"Standards under continuous development"
Meet your expectations
[in English; PDF File; ] - Ulrich Kaiser:
Advantages and limitations of class 5 and 6 chemical indicators according to EN-ISO 11140-1
[in English; PDF File; ] - Terry McAuley:
Bowie & Dick type testing
[in English; PDF File; ] - Cornelia Hugo:
Loan instruments, an avoidable problem
[in English; PDF File; ] - Toni Zanette:
Transparency of expenses by recording, calculation and billing of CSSD service
[in English; PDF File; ] - Kyrre Sæther, Head Nurse / Author:
"Humour at Work"
Sense of humour as working tool - clinical aspects
[in English; PDF File; ] -
EFHSS Conference 2006 Poster Presentations
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozkan Tutuncu; Hulya Erbil, MSc:
The Role of Quality Management System in Patient Safety Culture for Central Sterilization Units
[in English; PDF File; ]
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozkan Tutuncu; Hulya Erbil, MSc:
- Wim Renders:
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APIC Conference 2006, Tampa, Florida, United States:
- Dr. Michelle J. Alfa, FCCM, St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB, Canada:
Cleaning: Recent advances in products and processes and Real-time monitoring
[in English; PDF File; ]
- Dr. Michelle J. Alfa, FCCM, St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB, Canada:
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Annual WFHSS Workshop 2006 "CSSD"
November 1st to November 2nd, 2006 in Muscat, Oman
Lectures:- Wim Renders:
Annual WFHSS Workshop 2006 "CSSD"
[in English; PDF File; ] - Dr Jaffar Mohammed Nima'h:
Bahrain Experience on Education and Training of CSS Personnel
[in English; PDF File; ] - Britt Klofsten:
Getting Hospital Management Support for C.S.S.D. Practices and Protocols
[in English; PDF File; ] - Intisar Quritum:
CSSD and Infection Control - How to Work Together
[in English; PDF File; ] - Peter Newson:
Routine monitoring of the disinfection / washing process ISO 15883
[in English; PDF File; ] - Christian Siehe:
Controlix ID bracelets - Patient safety and individual billing issues
[in English; PDF File; ] - Christian Winther:
How to optimize and streamline your procedures in a CSSD with a computerized system?
[in English; PDF File; ] - Azad Saadalla:
Validation Process
[in English; PDF File; ] - Markus Kamer:
Cleaning Processes and Methods in CSSD
[in English; PDF File; ] - Edward Palmer:
Ultrasonic Cleaning of Today’s Instruments ...and Tomorrow’s
[in English; PDF File; ] - Eng. Reyad Al-Darawsheh:
Cleaning & Disinfection Instruments
[in English; PDF File; ] - Stephan Brinke-Seiferth:
About Biofilm and prevention of nosocomial infection through water associated germs
[in English; PDF File; ] -
Plenum / Podium
- Tim Galekop:
ISO 11607 - Council Directive 93/42/EEC Of June 14 1993 Concerning Medical Devices - Patient’s Safety and Staff’s Safety
[in English; PDF File; ] - Dr Stefan Manhart:
ISO 11607:2006 - focused on: Sealable Pouches and Reels
[in English; PDF File; ] - Hans Wolf:
Validation of heat sealing processes - ISO 11607 Part 2
[in English; PDF File; ] - Elmar Heid:
ISO 11607 - How to translate into action - Sterile Container Systems
[in English; PDF File; ]
- Tim Galekop:
- Gillian A Sills:
Historical Relections
[in English; PDF File; ] - Susan Borden:
Where do we go from here? National and Regional Objectives
[in English; PDF File; ] - Ahmad Ghaddar:
3 ETS - Electronic Test System - A Revolution in Testing Steam Sterilizers
[in English; PDF File; ]
- Wim Renders:
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Annual WFHSS and ÖGSV Conference 2007
May 3rd to May 5th, 2007 in Baden/Vienna, Austria
Lectures:- Wim Renders, Belgium:
Introduction
[in English] - Y. Raz, Israel:
Meeting the Informative Needs of a Multinational Forum
[in English; PDF File; ] - Wan Ngah, Malaysia:
Processing of Medical Products in Malaysia
[in English; PDF File; ] - R. Berger, Austria:
Safety of Medical Devices
Medical Device Vigilance and Reporting
[in English; PDF File; ] - W. Ecker, Austria:
Hygienic Management of Medical Devices in/for Health Care Facilities: The Austrian Approach
[in English; PDF File; ] - T. Miorini, Austria:
EN ISO 15883 - A Milestone?
[in English; PDF File; ] - K. Roth, Germany:
Generation of a Processing Instruction According to ISO 17664
[in English; PDF File; ] - Walter Koller, Austria:
What is the place for Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilisation in hospital sterile supply?
[in English; PDF File; ] - L. Marzi, Austria:
Legal Aspects of Medical Product Reprocessing
[in English; PDF File; ] - R. Zierler, Austria:
Acquisition of Medical Products
[in English; PDF File; ] - A. Percht, Austria:
Acquisition of WDs (Washer-Disinfectors)
[in English; PDF File; ] - D. Bijl, Netherlands:
Loaner instrumentation, the Dutch approach
[in English; PDF File; ] - H. Faber, Austria:
Comparative Investigations Concerning Protein Detection on/in Medical Products
[in English; PDF File; ] - H. Taferner:
Development of a Routine Control Plan Concerning Detection of Protein Residuals in MIS Instruments
[in English; PDF File; ] - T. Yamamoto, Japan:
Investigation of Cleaning Efficacy conducted by Cleaning Evaluation/Determination Working Group in Japanese Hospital Settings
[in English; PDF File; ] - A. de Bruijn, Netherlands:
Instructions for Reuse - Beware when buying
[in English; PDF File; ] - C. Denis, France:
Evaluation of the Endotoxin Risk Posed by Use of Contaminated Water during Sterilisation
[in English; PDF File; ] - W. Schulz-Schaeffer, Germany:
(v)CJD and Reprocessing of Medical Products
[in English; PDF File; ] - T. Enko, Austria:
Validation of Sterilisation Processes - a Practical View
[in English; PDF File; ] - M. Gehrer, Austria:
Validation of Cleaning and Disinfection Processes in WDs: Implementation of the OEGSV Guideline
[in English; PDF File; ] - T. Miorini, Austria:
Testing and Validation: Crash, Breakdown and Bad Luck
[in English; PDF File; ] - U. Prüfert-Freese, Austria:
Testing and Validation of Cleaning - Disinfection Processes for flexible Endoscopes
[in English; PDF File; ] - H. Martiny, Germany:
Influence of different Parameters on the Cleaning of flexible Endoscopes
[in English; PDF File; ] - F. Bossi, Italy:
The Role of Nursing in the Processing of Medical Products
[in English; PDF File; ] - R. Williams, Australia:
"Credentialing" in Queensland
[in English; PDF File; ] - M. Semler, Austria:
QM: They way to Certification according to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
[in English; PDF File; ] - T. Kießling, Germany:
3 Years Experience with Certification of Reprocessing Based on the German RKI/BfArM Recommendations
[in English; PDF File; ] - C. Denis, France:
Instrument Traceability with RFID
[in English; PDF File; ] - K. Kolhonen, Finland:
Wood Fiber Products in Health Care
[in English; PDF File; ] - R. Kellner, Austria:
Outsourcing: Point of View of the Public Health Authority
[in English; PDF File; ]
- Wim Renders, Belgium:
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IV Congreso Nacional de Profesionales en Centrales de Esterilización Hospitalaria - Lectures and Presentations
September 27th to September 29th, 2007 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Lectures:- Wim Renders, WFHSS, Belgium:
Opening Speech
[in English] - Dra. Adiela María Cortés, Colombia:
Acción Detersiva y Efecto Bactericida en el Control de las Infecciones Nosocomiales
[in Spanish; PDF File; ] - Martha Elena Rodríguez Silva, Colombia:
El Agua
[in Spanish; PDF File; ] - Frédérique Olivier, France:
La Detergencia
[in Spanish; PDF File; ] - Segio Benitez Argentina:
Determinación Rápida de la Actividad de Proteasa en Detergentes Enzimáticos
[in Spanish; PDF File; ] - Martha Rodríguez, Colombia:
El Sal - En el Proceso de Esterilizacion
[in Spanish; PDF File; ] - Joost P.C.M van Doornmalen, The Netherlands:
Physics of Sterilization
[in English; PDF File; ] - Nancy Chobin, United States:
The Importance of Education for Central Sterilization Personnel
[in Spanish; PDF File; ] - Wim Renders, Belgium:
Comments on Sterilization
[in English; PDF File; ] - Joost P.C.M van Doornmalen, The Netherlands:
Validation in Healthcare
[in English; PDF File; ] - Wim Renders, Belgium:
Re-use of single use medical devices?
[in English; PDF File; ] - Elisabeth Flórez, Colombia:
Traceability
[in Spanish; PDF File; ] - Nancy Chobin, United States:
Management of the Central Sterilization Department
[in Spanish; PDF File; ] - Johanne Louise Brændgaard, Denmark:
Traceability System Implementation
[in English; PDF File; ] - Magally Dueñes Gómez, Colombia:
Implementation of Special Surgical Set Systems - "In Search of Efficiency"
[in Spanish; PDF File; ]
- Wim Renders, WFHSS, Belgium:
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1st meeting of the Dutch Association of Experts for Sterile Medical Devices - Design of Surgical Instruments - Patient Safety First - Lectures and Presentations
November 22th, 2007 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Lectures:- Ir. L. W. Meinders:
Safety of medical devices - Perspective of the users and controllers in laparoscopy
[PDF File; ] - Th. Fengler, E. Kraas:
Operational Application of Instruments and Infection Prevention - the Surgeon´s View
[PDF File; ] - Frank Raymaekers:
Purchasing of surgical instruments
[PDF File; ] - Ingeborg Griffioen:
Universal criteria for the design of medical instruments
[PDF File; ] - Friedrich-Wilhelm Oertmann:
Cleanable MIS-instruments, a challenge for the designer
[PDF File; ] - Diana Bijl, Philip de Vries:
Clean care is safer care
[PDF File; ] - Klaus Roth:
Classification of Instruments - Elaborating of a Reprocessing Instruction According to ISO 17664
[PDF File; ] - Dr. Winfried Michels:
Future of the general washer disinfector?
[PDF File; ] - Frederike Tesser:
Responsibilities of the parties involved
[PDF File; ] - Adrie de Bruijn:
Instructions for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices - Does ISO 17664 make a difference?
[PDF File; ]
- Ir. L. W. Meinders:
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Eastern European Workshop for Sterile Supply 2007 - Lectures
December 6th to December 8th, 2007 in Bydgoszcz, Poland
Lectures:- Elzbieta Trafny:
Combating Biofilms - a new challenge in medicine
[in Polish; PDF File; ] - Vero
- Elzbieta Trafny: