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Sterilization (SHTM 2010)

Published on 04 June 2001

From: Health Facilities Scotland

Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 2010 Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6: ensure that sterilizers are operated in compliance with legislation/standards

Documents

SHTM 2010 Part 1 V2 Jun 2001

SHTM 2010 Part 2 V2 Jun 2001

SHTM 2010 Part 3 V2 Jun 2001

SHTM 2010 Part 4 V2 Jun 2001

SHTM 2010 Part 5 V2 Jun 2001

SHTM 2010 Part 6 V2 Jun 2001

Details

This series will assist managers and other personnel to ensure that sterilizers are operated safely and effectively and in compliance with existing and anticipated legislation and standards.

  • Part 1: Overview and Management Responsibilities
  • Part 2: Design considerations
  • Part 3: validation and verification
  • Part 4: Operational management
  • Part 5: Good practice guide
  • Part 6: Testing and validation protocols

This is an updated version of the Guidance document, please click here to see the archived version.

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