The microbiological contamination of equipment processed by the HSDU.
The microbiological hazard to staff of used instruments and equipment when returned to the HSDU appears to be small providing reasonable precautions are taken (Parsons et al, 1985). Nevertheless, little evidence is available on the contamination of used equipment or the efficiency of cleaning and disinfection methods.
D002495:Central Supply, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000592:standards*; D004739:England; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria; D006801:Humans; D013242:Sterilization / Q000592:standards*; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000592:standards