Described as the Institute’s ‘Jewel in it’s
Crown’, this guide sets out in detail the operational,
technical and managerial requirements of decontamination services
and provides a useful resource for anyone working in or around
decontamination.
The revised 3rd edition has been extensively updated to include
the latest legislative framework referencing the work of the
Healthcare Commission, ISO 13485 and the revised HBN13.
A hardcopy of ‘Standards and Practice’ is free
to full members of the Institute.
Non-members can purchase hardcopies of the guidance
paper for £25.00 + £5.80 postage and packing.
Standards and Practice 3rd Edition
*New* IDSc Teaching and Training Manual Available
The latest version of the teaching and training manual covers
all aspects of decontamination practice and provides a invaluable
learning tool to those working in the field. Divided in 12
sections (below), the manual has been updated to include the
latest developments and thinking for decontamination.
The Historical Development of Sterile Services
Microbiology
Collection & Cleaning
Inspection, Assembly & Packaging
Sterilization
Storage & Distribution
Endoscope Processing
Total Quality Management
Technical & Engineering Services
Anatomy & Physiology
Further Reading
Useful Information and Medical Terminology
The manual is issued free on USB memory stick to all
new registrant (student) members of the Institute who are
registered with Eastwood Park.
Hardcopies can be purchased for £35.00 + £5.80
postage and packing.
Teaching and Training Manual
Payment by cheque:
To order hard copies of Standards and Practice 3rs Ed:2006
or the IDSc Teaching and Training Manual 2006, please send
a cheque made payable to ‘IDSc’ to IDSc
c/o Fitwise Management Ltd, Drumcross Hall, Bathgate EH48
4JT.
Medical Device Decontamination
Medical Device Decontamination is the official journal of
the Institute of Decontamination Sciences. It is the UK’s
leading publication in medical device decontamination.
Recently the journal has been revised so subscribers get more
than ever before. An annual subscription will provide you
with all the latest news, views and articles.
The journal is essential reading for anyone who works in or
around Sterile Services, Primary Care Decontamination, Endoscopy
or Infection Control.
