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ANSI/AAMI ST35:2003
Safe Handling and Biological Decontamination of Reusable Medical Devices in Health Care Facilities and in Non-Clinical Settings
Covers safe handling and biological decontamination of reusable medical devices, design criteria for decontamination areas; staff qualifications and personnel considerations; immediate handling of contaminated items; transport of contaminated items; and decontamination processes. Also includes informative annexes on principles of infection transmission; chemical disinfectants, thermal disinfection; safe handling of devices returned to manufacturers for service, repair, & failure investigation.
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation [aami]