https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/ mhp_medien - Recommendations en-gb Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:03:07 +0200 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/recommendation-of-the-quality-task-group-125-comparison-of-sterile-barrier-systems https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/recommendation-of-the-quality-task-group-125-comparison-of-sterile-barrier-systems The introduction of a new sterile barrier system (SBS) constitutes a significant change to the instrumentation circuit. The Quality Task Group has compiled a recommendation to support this process. Recommendations Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:45:00 +0100 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/recommendation-of-the-quality-task-group-123-quality-assurance-in-the-rumed-through-well-targeted-process-monitoring https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/recommendation-of-the-quality-task-group-123-quality-assurance-in-the-rumed-through-well-targeted-process-monitoring In an efficient quality management system processes must be monitored. The process monitoring measures must be planned and the outcomes documented. In that way discrepancies can be recognized at an early stage and remedial action taken. Recommendations Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0200 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/requirements-for-construction-or-reconstruction-of-a-reprocessing-unit-for-medical-devices-rumed-part-10-compressed-air-for-reprocessing-medical-devices https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/requirements-for-construction-or-reconstruction-of-a-reprocessing-unit-for-medical-devices-rumed-part-10-compressed-air-for-reprocessing-medical-devices Part 10 of the publication Requirements for Construction or Reconstruction of a Reprocessing Unit for Medical Devices (RUMED) focuses on compressed air for medical use, generally known simply as medical compressed air. Recommendations Tue, 17 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0100 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/requirements-for-construction-or-reconstruction-of-a-reprocessing-unit-for-medical-devices-rumed-part-11-heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-hvac-system-in-a-rumed https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/requirements-for-construction-or-reconstruction-of-a-reprocessing-unit-for-medical-devices-rumed-part-11-heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-hvac-system-in-a-rumed Part 11 of the publication series “Requirements for Construction or Reconstruction of a Reprocessing Unit for Medical Devices (RUMED)” focuses on the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a RUMED. Recommendations Tue, 17 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0100 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/information-to-be-provided-by-the-medical-device-manufacturer-for-the-processing-of-medical-devices-checklist-updated https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/information-to-be-provided-by-the-medical-device-manufacturer-for-the-processing-of-medical-devices-checklist-updated The second part of the recommendation “Information to be provided by the medical device manufacturer” pointed out that the accuracy of the manufacturer’s instructions should be verified already at the time of procurement of medical devices. Recommendations Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:10:00 +0200 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/corrosion-an-underestimated-risk https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/corrosion-an-underestimated-risk The healthcare system is always in the spotlight and any suspected hygiene scandal is picked up by the media. “Rusty instruments” makes for a catchy headline but the issues involved are complex. Recommendations Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 +0200 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/information-to-be-provided-by-the-medical-device-manufacturer-for-the-processing-of-medical-devices-part-2 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/information-to-be-provided-by-the-medical-device-manufacturer-for-the-processing-of-medical-devices-part-2 The information provided by the manufacturer serves as THE BASIS FOR PROCESSING each and every medical device (MD) and makes stringent demands on the organizational skills of a Reprocessing Unit for Medical Devices (RUMED) [1] with regard to the practicability and implementati... Recommendations Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:40:00 +0200 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/information-to-be-provided-by-the-medical-device-manufacturer-for-the-processing-of-medical-devices https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/information-to-be-provided-by-the-medical-device-manufacturer-for-the-processing-of-medical-devices The information provided by the manufacturer serves as THE BASIS FOR PROCESSING each and every medical device (MD) and makes stringent demands on the organizational skills of a Reprocessing Unit for Medical Devices (RUMED) [1] with regard to the practicability and implementati... Recommendations Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:30:00 +0200 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/no-reprocessing-of-kidney-bowls-or-wash-bowls-in-bedpan-washer-disinfectors https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/no-reprocessing-of-kidney-bowls-or-wash-bowls-in-bedpan-washer-disinfectors The washer-disinfectors regulated by standard EN ISO 15883-3 [1] are also known colloquially as BEDPAN WASHER-DISINFECTORS. The terms automatic bedpan washers or faecal washers are also occasionally used. Recommendations Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:20:00 +0200 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/risk-assessment-and-release-of-new-medical-devices-before-investment-and-new-procurement https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/risk-assessment-and-release-of-new-medical-devices-before-investment-and-new-procurement Reprocessing Units for Medical Devices (RUMEDs) face continual challenges related to the risk assessment and subsequent purchase and release of new medical devices (MDs). Recommendations Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:10:00 +0200 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/requirements-for-construction-or-reconstruction-of-a-reprocessing-unit-for-medical-devices-rumed https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/requirements-for-construction-or-reconstruction-of-a-reprocessing-unit-for-medical-devices-rumed Part 7 of the publication on “Requirements for construction or reconstruction of a reprocessing unit for flexible endoscopes” describes a model approach to determination of the rooms needed, their allocation and the resultant routing systems. Recommendations Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0200 https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/washer-disinfector-performance-requalification https://shop.mhp-verlag.de/en/recommendations/washer-disinfector-performance-requalification The Quality Task Group has deemed it necessary to revise these recommendations to bring them into line with the amended version of the “Guideline compiled by DGKH, DGSV and AKI for the validation and routine monitoring of automated cleaning and thermal disinfection processes f... Recommendations Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:30:00 +0200