Decontamination
David Gibson, Marketing Manager of Eschmann, discusses the issues involved with the purchase of a washer disinfector and why it is so easy to fall prey to the pitfalls associated with the installation of specialist decontamination equipment
The right choice for your peace of mind
Meeting your expectations Perhaps the most important part of any instrument decontamination process is a fully validated washer disinfector. Without effective, reproducible cleaning, there are no guarantees of being able to sterilise your instruments. Although it is simple enough to purchase a washer disinfector, there are various considerations that need to be fully understood to ensure you have made the right choice for your new decontamina- tion equipment and your practice. At Eschmann we don’t just sell products, we offer the complete solution; providing the expert advice required to set your practice up correctly; ensuring you have the products that meet your requirements; that they are installed and com- missioned to the appropriate standards; that your staff are professionally trained; and your investment continues to be looked after and maintained by Eschmann’s team of professionally trained, experienced engineers.
You get what you pay for Although many potential issues relating to the purchase of decontamination equipment can be avoided by doing your homework, there are still a vast
Points to consider when choosing a washer disinfector So what type of things do you need to look out for when upgrading your instrument decontamination process with the purchase of a washer disin- fector? For ease of reference, the following lists the key con- siderations that will help you determine which of the many ‘compliant’ products meets your requirements:
number of practitioners being drawn in to making a decision based purely on the price of a particular piece of equipment. Indeed when it comes to selecting a washer disinfector the fact remains: if a deal looks too good to be true, then it probably is. And if the price, for what is at the end of the day a CE approved medical device, appears too cheap or is even offered for free, there is always going to be the chance for a raft of hidden costs waiting just around the corner. The Eschmann philosophy is simple; we believe in providing proven technology and an exemplary level of service support that offers our
customers true value for money, something recognised on the current NHS Scotland Framework Agreement NP143/09.
“There are still a vast number of practitioners being drawn in to making a decision based purely on the price”
• Firstly, think about the way in which the washer disinfector (WD) needs to be installed. Generally speaking, the choice of unit may be determined, or at least influenced, by how much space you have available in your own facility. Although not immediately obvious, there are certain spatial requirements that must be complied with when installing your WD into position. For instance, maintaining the
correct clearances around your WD, as instructed by the manufacturer is of vital importance if you want your unit to continue to function properly. Instructions that specify additional clearances around a unit must be complied with, even if space is at a premium, or if recesses have
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