Publications

Standards and Practice Released 3rd Edition

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 Care Quality Commission formerly the Healthcare Commission, ISO 13485 and the revised HBN13.

A CD containing the ‘Standards and Practice’ guide is free to full members of the Institute.

Non-members can purchase a copy of the guidance paper on CD for £25.00 + £5.80 postage and packing.

Payment by cheque:

To order 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.

£25 + £5.80 P&P

IDSc Teaching and Training Manual

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 includes the latest developments and thinking for decontamination.

1. The Historical Development of Sterile Services
2. Microbiology
3. Collection & Cleaning
4. Inspection, Assembly & Packaging
5. Sterilization
6. Storage & Distribution
7. Endoscope Processing
8. Total Quality Management
9. Technical & Engineering Services
10. Anatomy & Physiology
11. Further Reading
12. 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.

Copies available on CD can be purchased for £35.00 + £5.80 postage and packing.

Payment by cheque:

To order 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.

£35 + £5.80 P&P

Medical Device Decontamination Journal

Medical Device Decontamination is the official journal of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences. It is the UK’s leading publication in medical device decontamination.

An annual subscription will provide you with all the latest news, views and articles.

The journal is essential reading for anyone who works within the decontamination field e.g. Sterile Services, Primary Care Decontamination, Endoscopy or Infection Control.

Click here to download a free sample copy

Subscription Rates:

UK: £24 (inc P&P) for 12 months (4 issues)
World: £36 (inc P&P) for 12 months (4 issues)

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