Sterile Services Department Team
Without the work of the Sterile Services Department team, the equipment and medical devices used in surgical procedures could be potentially life threatening rather than life saving. The team plays a vital link in the operating chain and one upon which patient safety depends.
The reusable medical devices decontamination life cycle is necessary to ensure all medical devices are safe for further use. The life cycle consists of the following processes: acquisition, cleaning, disinfection, inspection, disposal, packaging, sterilisation, transportation and storage before use.
Sterile Services provide a decontamination service for over 45 different locations both on site at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and as far as Middlesbrough, for both NHS and private customers.
The team also offer bespoke packages for private practitioners decontamination needs.
Take a look at the Sterile Services Department Brochure to find out more – SSD Brochure.
Please contact us to discuss your sterilisation and decontamination requirements. We offer bespoke products and services to meet your needs with a highly effective service to suit your requirements and budget: 01423 885959 or hif.harrogate@nhs.net.
Key Staff:
Clare Illingworth, Head of Medical Devices and Sterile Services: clare.illingworth1@nhs.net
Elaine Stanton, Sterile Services and Medical Equipment Library Manager: elaine.stanton@nhs.net
