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Guidance on decontamination and infection control, including surgical instruments, dental equipment, endoscopes and benchtop steam sterilizers.
This document outlines guidance for cleaning and decontamination of non-healthcare settings.
Resources for the management of chemical, radiation and biological incidents, including UK recovery handbooks.
The process that may be required after a deliberate or accidental release of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear) materials.
This rapid systematic review identified and summarised evidence on strategies to decontaminate settings contaminated by individuals affected by recurrent Staphylococcal skin and soft tissue infection.
How contracting authorities can find approved specialist providers and award contracts for decontamination services in relation to a CBRN or major HazMat incident.
Guidance for healthcare professionals on effectively decontaminating endoscopes.
A poster for healthcare professionals on how to make sure that mattresses are not contaminated.
From April 2018 the advice, guidance and access to capability to recover from a CBRN and major hazmat incident is provided from Defra’s CBRN Emergencies team and the GDS branding ended.
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