LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
Many laboratory managers lack the formal qualifications necessary to review steriliser validation reports competently. This gap in expertise is worrying
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Given the complexity and potential hazards of using autoclaves, proper training for operators is not just beneficial – it’s essential.
n Interpreting steriliser cycle data: analysing cycle data to verify successful sterilisation processes.
n Safe loading and unloading: techniques to avoid contamination and ensure operator safety.
Laboratory managers and safety officers require advanced training needs, which include: n Regulatory standards and guidelines: a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework governing laboratory sterilisation.
n Health and safety protocols: ensuring a safe laboratory environment through adherence to safety protocols.
n Weekly testing and validation: procedures for validating and documenting regular equipment testing.
n Permit to work systems: managing and authorising maintenance and operational tasks.
n Validation report interpretation: detailed training on reviewing quarterly and annual steriliser validation reports.
n Maintenance best practices: ensuring long-term reliability and performance of sterilisers and steam generators.
Targeted training solutions Recognising these industry challenges, AVM Services has developed a comprehensive suite of training courses specifically designed to address the identified knowledge gaps in laboratory steriliser operations. All courses are meticulously crafted to provide both foundational and advanced knowledge, ensuring that laboratory staff are well- equipped to handle decontamination processes safely and effectively.
AVM’s training offerings include:
n Laboratory steriliser operator courses: covering safe use, cycle selection, probe placement, daily maintenance, data interpretation, and safe loading/ unloading.
n Advanced courses for laboratory managers/users/safety officers: Including regulatory standards, health and safety, weekly testing, permit to work, validation report interpretation, and maintenance best practices.
Leveraging expertise AVM Services is a trading agency operating within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based on the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site. The company offers a range of services, including: n Steriliser testing and validation: weekly, quarterly, and annual validations on various sterilisers.
n Washer disinfector testing and validation: regular validations on washer disinfectors for instruments, endoscopes, and human waste containers.
n Other testing and validation services: steam/water quality testing, microbiological tests, and commissioning of decontamination equipment.
With over 30 years of experience in the decontamination sector, AVM has a proven track record of helping hospital trusts and other relevant organisations with key staff placements, including interim decontamination services management, authorised person (D) support, and decontamination lead support.
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Elevating industry standards Addressing the knowledge gaps and training inconsistencies in laboratory steriliser operations is critical for enhancing safety and efficiency in laboratory environments. By offering targeted, comprehensive training courses, AVM is committed to supporting the industry in achieving higher standards of decontamination practices. For more information on our new courses and to enrol, please visit our website or contact our training department. Together, we can elevate the standards of laboratory sterilisation, ensuring a safer and more effective working environment for all.
Keith Miller Lead Trainer at AVM Services, Keith has over 30 years working in the decontamination sector and joined the company in 2010 after successful spells at major manufacturers
Getinge and MMM Medical Equipment. Keith heads up the AVM Training Department, providing operator and user training on decontamination equipment for SSD staff. Training is often carried out at the client’s premises, however, some courses can be undertaken at AVM’s purpose-built training centre at MMM Medical Equipment where the firm can cater for a autoclave, washer disinfector and endoscope washer disinfector training.
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