New resources: New advisory AS18/07

NSQHS Standards advisories, issued by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission), provide formal guidance and direction on the interpretation and/or assessment of the NSQHS Standards. The following advisory has been updated, relating to Advisory AS18/07: Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organisations. This update relates:
• Segregation of clean and dirty activities
• Design of storage areas for sterile stock
• Replacement of AS/NZS 4187:2014 non-compliant cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising equipment
• Monitoring requirements for water quality.

Learn more about this advisory and the latest update here.