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HTM 01-05 decontamination checks
HTM 01-05 is the Department of Health and Social Care's guidance on decontamination in primary care dental practices. Compliance UK's dental pack schedules 4 decontamination checks. Here is what each one records.
Default schedule Daily
Usually done by Dental nurse
Evidence kept Signed log
Log fields for Autoclave daily tests log
Field Type Unit Valid range
Automatic control test passed Pass or fail None Not applicable Steam penetration (Helix / Bowie-Dick) passed Pass or fail None Not applicable Holding temperature Reading °C 134 to 137°C Holding pressure Reading bar 2.1 to 2.3 bar Holding time Reading min 3 to 4 min
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Default schedule Daily
Usually done by Dental nurse
Evidence kept Signed log
Log fields for Washer-disinfector daily checks
Field Type Unit Valid range
Spray arms rotate freely Pass or fail None Not applicable Door seals intact Pass or fail None Not applicable Cycle completed without fault Pass or fail None Not applicable
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Default schedule Every 3 months
Usually done by Dental nurse
Evidence kept Checklist
Log fields for Ultrasonic bath foil and soil tests
Field Type Unit Valid range
Foil ablation test passed Pass or fail None Not applicable Soil test passed Pass or fail None Not applicable
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Default schedule Every year
Usually done by Practice manager
Evidence kept Document or certificate
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