1. Does your Trust sterilize your own surgical instruments and packs?
We use a central service provider for all surgical instruments apart from flexible scopes which are decontaminated locally within the Trust.
2. How many floor & pit mounted steam sterilizers are installed in your Trust?
Two (within pathology)
On average, what is the lifespan of these floor & pit mounted steam sterilizers?
The expected lifespan is approximately 10 years
On average, how many cycles each floor & pit mounted steam sterilizer run every week?
The average number of cycles a week is 24.
3. How many tabletop steam sterilizers are installed in your Trust?
None
On average, what is the lifespan of these tabletop steam sterilizers?
Not applicable
On average, how many cycles each tabletop steam sterilizer run every week?
Not applicable
4. How many ethylene oxide sterilizers are installed in your Trust?
None
On average, what is the lifespan of these ethylene oxide sterilizers?
Not applicable
On average, how many cycles each ethylene oxide sterilizer run every week?
Not applicable
5. How many hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers are installed in your Trust?
None
On average, what is the lifespan of these hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers?
Not applicable
On average, how many cycles each hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizer run every week?
Not applicable
6. Do you have any other types of sterilizers? If you do, could you please indicate the type and installation number?
No
