Decontamination and Device Processing in Healthcare, 2nd Edition

This book has been an important source of reference for all decontamination and device reprocessing education and training that I provide. It is time saving and useful to have a reliable resource that covers the science and other critical elements of device reprocessing. The book has a broad view and considers worldwide approaches to device decontamination. Its content is also applicable to those regarded as low resources environments or low resource countries.

I particularly like the expanded and reworked sections covering Safety in Sterilizing department, and Management and Quality. Forecasting workloads, understanding equipment, staffing needs, and embracing lean management principles are vital tools for the modern-day manager. I look forward to incorporating the updates in this second edition in future educational offerings.

Xana Jardine, Decontamination Clinical Specialist, MSc Nursing, Chairperson of the CSSD Forums of South AfricaThis new, comprehensive textbook aims to promote patient safety and prevent infections within healthcare spaces with safe and effective device decontamination and processing. Spead over 14 chapters, it is written in an easy to comprehend manner, using tables and illustarations, and freatures updates on regulations, standards, technologies and clinical evidence on the reprocessing of surgical instruments and endoscope devices. The Clinical Services Journal, April Edition

Dr. Gerald McDonnell is Vice President of Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance at Johnson & Johnson.

Dr. Georgia Alevizopoulou is a Senior Clinical & Education Manager at STERIS Corporation.