Manuals, Journals & Resources

The Latest Publications on Medical Decontamination.

The IDSc produces a number of official leading publications in the field of medical device decontamination, including a guide to Standards and Practice, the IDSc Teaching and Training Manual, and the annual IDSc Medical Device Decontamination Journal.

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Manuals, Journals & Resources

The Latest Publications on Medical Decontamination.

The IDSc produces a number of official leading publications in the field of medical device decontamination, including a guide to Standards and Practice, the IDSc Teaching and Training Manual, and the annual IDSc Medical Device Decontamination Journal.

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OFFICIAL RESOURCES & GUIDES

OUR LATEST PUBLICATIONS

  • IDSc Teaching and Training Manual

    The latest version of our 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 & Medical Terminology

     

    Copies available on CD can be purchased for £60.00 + £5.80 postage and packing.

    £90 + £5.80 P&P

  • Medical Device Decontamination Journal

    Medical Device Decontamination is the official journal of the Institute of Decontamination Sciences and 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.

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    Read the Most Recent Editorial

    Non members can order the Journal Subscription here

    Members can access the latest online version of the journal here - under current edition

    £Subscription Rate:
    £42.50 (inc P&P) for 12 months (4 issues)

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