Comment EDITOR’S COMMENTwith LOUISE FRAMPTON THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL
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The value of education, education, education...
This year’s annual Decontamination Supplement is packed full of insights into best practice, the latest developments, gold standard case studies and educational opportunities. However, there is a particular focus on driving improvements in training and competency, in this edition. There have been some exciting developments to advance education for those working in sterile services and endoscope decontamination, in recent years. Hospitals are urged to support their staff to access these opportunities. Afterall, patient safety depends on it. The IDSc has been working hard to develop a programme of qualifications in response to the HSSIB investigation into failures in instrument decontamination, which could really make a difference, going forward. We must invest in staff development, free up time for training, and give the profession the recognition and renumeration it deserves. Decontamination is a science and a vital service. As such, we must value all those who work within it, by providing the professional development and education they need in order to progress and achieve the highest possible standards in decontamination science.
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54 News
58 Cover story: Effective HLD of ultrasound probes Nanosonics provide an insight into high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes.
61 Size matters: quality control for surgical instruments
Sojin Mappidecheri, Tom Brophy and Jonathan Reeves discuss the findings of an in-house quality assurance programme at Barts Health NHS, which highlights the importance of ensuring the correct sizing of surgical instruments.
65 The importance of education in sterile services
The IDSc’s scientific conference brought together decontamination scientists and experts from across the UK. IDSc Chair, Trevor Garcia, emphasised the vital need for education.
70 Transforming scope reprocessing: a new model
Could On-Demand services play a pivotal role in future-proofing endoscopy workflows? A new model for loan endoscopes has been launched in Australia.
75 Decontamination: past, present and future
The CSC hosts two educational events each year – one in Spring and one in Autumn. In this article, CSJ looks at some of the highlights from the most recent Autumn Study Day.
81 Dosing and decontamination in the 21st Century
Accurate dosing in cleaning and disinfection processes is essential for achieving the highest levels of cleaning efficiency and overall performance.
86 Advancing education in endoscope decontamination
The IDSc, in conjunction with Advanced Sterilization Products, recently hosted a study day on Low Temperature Technology – bringing together leading decontamination experts to discuss the challenges and advances within endoscope and ultrasound probe decontamination.
92 Raising standards in scope reprocessing
Kevin Owens provides an overview of a project recently undertaken in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. He provides an insight to the processes and end goals for the delivery of a new high-end model for ENT endoscope decontamination.
96 Implementing lean surgical trays across NHS Scotland
Lydia Robb and Steven Chawk, from the National Green Theatre Programme, at the Centre for Sustainable Delivery, in NHS Scotland, provide an insight into a sustainability project to reduce the total number of surgical trays in circulation across NHS Scotland by 20% by March 2026. If achieved, SSDs could see a potential reduction in carbon emissions of over 400 tonnes.
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