A list of the main documents covering the work of Decontamination can be found on the Publications page.
Endoscope Decontamination Document System
HFS was tasked with producing this document system for decontamination and management of flexible endoscopes. EDDS is a set of generic documents that may be used in Endoscope Decontamination Units within NHSScotland. The set comprises of a decontamination policy, a set of decontamination standard operating procedures and their associated record forms. At the back of the policy document a contents list provides links to each of the individual EDDS standard operating procedures & record forms.
The policy document can be found below:
http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk/publications/1498138821-EDDS Policy -v1.0 with EDDS list.pdf
NHSScotland Guide to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations with respect to Used Medical Devices can be downloaded on the Publications page.
Logbooks
These logbooks consist of testing and validation templates covering decontamination equipment used within decontamination units and laboratories.
Please note: Logbooks may be amended at any time to ensure consistency with latest standards and guidance. It is the responsibility of the users to download the latest versions. We can notify users of any changes if subscribed for updates - to register for this service, please contact nss.hfsdeconteam@nhs.net, and state which logbooks you are interested in.
Ultrasonic Cleaner
Ultrasonic Cleaner Logbook
Small Steam Sterilizer with Type B or S Cycles
Small Steam Sterilizer with Type B or S Cycles
Porous Load Sterilizer
Porous Load Sterilizer Logbook V1
Small Steam Sterilizer with Type N Cycle Only
Small Steam Sterilizer Type N Cycle Logbook V1
Thermal Washer Disinfector
Thermal Washer Disinfector Logbook V2
Laboratory Sterilizer
Laboratory Sterilizer Logbook V1