35Reprocessing of other equipment

35 Reprocessing of other equipment

35 Reprocessing of other equipment

(1) Instruments and other equipment used at a facility must be decontaminated, cleaned and reprocessed in accordance with—

(a) AS/NZS 4187:2003, Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities, or

(b) AS/NZS 4187:2014, Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organisations.

(2) The decontamination, cleaning and reprocessing of equipment and instruments used in a facility must be carried out by a staff member who has appropriate training and experience.