AS/NZS 4187:2003
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Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities
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28-01-2003
Sets out procedures and process development which can be validated for the cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities. May be suitable for application to the instruments and equipment used exclusively on animals in veterinary practice.
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HE-023
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Standard
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0 7337 5024 9
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120
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Standards Australia
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Superseded
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This Standard sets out procedures and process development which may be validated for the cleaning,disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment,and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities.The Standard may be suitable for application to the instruments and equipment used exclusively on animals in veterinary practice.The Standard does not apply to items intended by the manufacturer for single use only,nor to items that may be contaminated with unconventional infective agents,e.g.Creutzfeldt-Jakob,nor to goods such as dressings and bandages which should be obtained sterile from commercial sources,ready for use.NOTE: Reference should be made to current national guidelines relating to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and other transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
First published as AS 4187-1994.
Second edition 1998.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 4187:2003.
AS 4031-1992 | Non-reusable containers for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areas |
AS/NZS 4146:2000 | Laundry practice |
AS 1079.4-1988 | Packaging of items (sterile) for patient care Flexible packaging systems - For single use in hospitals |
HB 90.1-2000 | The Small Business Handbook - Guide to ISO 9001:2000 |
AS/NZS 4261:1994 | Reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal medical applications |
AS 2192-2002 | Sterilizers - Steam - Downward-displacement |
AS 2182-1998 | Sterilizers - Steam - Benchtop |
AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 | Quality management systems - Requirements |
AS 3836-1998 | Rack conveyor washers for health care facilities |
AS 1079.2-1994 | Packaging of items (sterile) for patient care Non-reusable papers - For the wrapping of goods undergoing sterilization in health care facilities |
AS 2945-1998 | Batch-type washer/disinfectors for health care facilities |
AS 3789.2-1991 | Textiles for health care facilities and institutions Theatre linen and pre-packs |
AS 2945(INT)-2002 | Batch-type washer/disinfectors for health care facilities |
AS 3789.6-1996 | Textiles for health care facilities and institutions Fabric specifications |
AS 2773.2-1999 | Ultrasonic cleaners for health care facilities Benchtop |
AS 2437-1987 | Flusher/sanitizers for bed pans and urine bottles |
AS 2773.1-1998 | Ultrasonic cleaners for health care facilities Non-portable |
AS 3789.8-1997 | Textiles for health care facilities and institutions Recyclable barrier fabrics |
AS 1079.5-1994 | Packaging of items (sterile) for patient care Non-reusable, non-woven wrapping materials - For goods undergoing sterilization in health care facilities |
AS 1410-2003 | Sterilizers - Steam - Pre-vacuum |
AS 2487-2002 | Dry heat sterilizers |
AS 2774-1985 | Drying cabinets for respiratory apparatus |
AS 2514-1999 | Drying cabinets for medical equipment |
MP 79-1999 | Guide to application of AS 4187-1998 - Sterilization process |
AS 1079.5-2003 | Packaging of items (sterile) for patient care Single-use, non-woven wrapping materials - For goods undergoing sterilization in health care facilities |
AS/NZS 3816:1998 | Management of clinical and related wastes |
AS 3789.8-1997 | Textiles for health care facilities and institutions Recyclable barrier fabrics |
AS 1410-2003 | Sterilizers - Steam - Pre-vacuum |
AS 2487-2002 | Dry heat sterilizers |
AS/NZS 2496:1995 | Breathing attachments for anaesthetic purposes for human use |
AS 4369.1-1996 | Surgical dressings - Single-use X-ray detectable abdominal sponges |
AS 2182-1998 | Sterilizers - Steam - Benchtop |
AS/NZS 2817:1997 | Implants for surgery - Care and handling of orthopaedic implants |
AS 4369.2-1996 | Surgical dressings - General purpose single-use woven gauze swabs |
AS 4369.3-1996 | Surgical dressings - Single-use packing gauze |
AS 2192-2002 | Sterilizers - Steam - Downward-displacement |
AS 1079.5-2003 | Packaging of items (sterile) for patient care Single-use, non-woven wrapping materials - For goods undergoing sterilization in health care facilities |
AS/NZS 4173:2004 | Guide to the safe use of lasers in health care |
AS 4369.4-1996 | Surgical dressings - Absorbent wadding |
AS/NZS 4815:2006 | Office-based health care facilities - Reprocessing of reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of the associated environment |
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