On the move

Guidance documents request that dedicated transport boxes are used which are:

Rigid,

Robust,

Easy to clean,

Capable of being closed securely,

Leak proof.*

As per England (HTM 01-05) and Scotland (SDCEP) standards transportation boxes should be clearly marked to identify the contents, either contaminated or clean instruments. A colour coding scheme is often preferred to distinguish between contaminated and clean instrument transportation, however it is still advisable that they are clearly labelled.

Transportation boxes are not interchangeable. This means that a box designated to carry contaminated instruments cannot then become the transport box for clean instruments, and vice versa.

Transport boxes are required to be kept visibly clean, this can be achieved through a single disinfectant wipe or washing the boxes with detergent and leaving to dry. Transport boxes should be cleaned between each use or when visibly dirty.