New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part C
2024-10-24
Following the updates to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the instrument decontamination process is changing. In the final part of the
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New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part B
2024-09-27
Following the updates to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the decontamination equipment and test methods are changing. Continuing from last month’s
New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part A
2024-08-23
Following the recent update to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the management of decontamination processes is changing. Last month we outlined
Decoding updated decontamination guidance in Scotland
2024-07-25
Decon Pete breaks down key changes to the Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 and what they mean for dental decontamination processes. For some time now
How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part three
2024-05-14
In the third part of his series on sustainable dental waste management, Decon Pete discusses some simple swaps that can reduce your practice’s waste. This
How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part two
2024-04-04
Decon Pete discusses more simple changes dental practices can make to waste management to be more sustainable. Last month we looked at how the new
How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part one
2024-02-13
Decon Pete discusses how practices can make simple changes to waste management to reduce its carbon footprint. HTM 07-01, which was updated in 2022, has
Are you managing your waste properly?
2023-12-08
This month, Decon Pete discusses the recent healthcare waste management updates and the new protocols practices will need to implement. My article in June of
Decon Pete – breaking down safer sharps procedures
2023-07-03
This month, Decon Pete discusses what every practice needs to know about the safer sharps regulation and why it’s critical to follow it. I get
Decon Pete – updates to waste management legislation
2023-06-16
This month, Decon Pete dives into recent changes to healthcare waste management guidelines and what these might mean for you. There are eight health technical
Decon Pete – hints and tips for purchasing washer disinfectors
2023-05-12
This month, Decon Pete outlines everything you need to know when buying washer disinfectors and how to choose the right one for your practice. Whether
Decon Pete – hints and tips for purchasing benchtop autoclaves
2023-04-07
Decon Pete outlines everything you need to know when buying benchtop autoclaves and how to choose the right one for your practice. Whether you are
