(HTM 01-01) Decontamination of surgical instruments

Document first published:: 21 May 2021
Page updated:: 31 August 2021
Topic:: Estates
Publication type:: Guidance

Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 01-01 explains the management of decontamination and the various ways to sterilize reusable medical devices used in acute care.

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Part a: management and provision

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Published 20 March 2013.

Last updated 8 July 2016.

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Part b: common elements

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Published 20 March 2013.

Last updated 8 July 2016.

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Part c: steam sterilization

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Published 20 March 2013.

Last updated 8 July 2016.

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Part d: washer-disinfectors

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Published 20 March 2013.

Last updated 8 July 2016.

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Part e: alternatives to steam for the sterilization of reusable medical devices

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Published 20 March 2013.

Last updated 8 July 2016.