FOI_7636

Internal Reference Number: FOI_7636

Date Request Received: 22/12/2023 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 11/01/2024 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Decontamination Services

Request Category: Companies


Question Number 1: An AER refers to Automated Endoscope Reprocessors and they will be found in the decontamination department. - These are used to clean scopes used for endoscopys etc. What is the age of the AER machines currently installed?

Answer To Question 1: 8 months old

Question Number 2: What is the approximate year the AER machines will be replaced?

Answer To Question 2: The Aer's have just been replaced as part of the Joint Venture refurbishment project.

Question Number 3: What is the manufacturer/brand of the current AER machines?

Answer To Question 3: CANTEL

Question Number 4: How many AER machines do you have across the sites?

Answer To Question 4: X 5

Question Number 5: Are you happy with your current supplier or are you experiencing problems?

Answer To Question 5: Yes

Question Number 6: How many scopes are you processing per week?

Answer To Question 6: 140 a month

Question Number 7: What is the name and contact details of your decontamination manager?

Answer To Question 7: Clare Goodyear - Trust Decontamination Lead (claregoodyear@nhs.net)

Question Number 8: As part of your contingency planning during a decant, replacement or refurbishment, would you or have you considered using a mobile decontamination unit?

Answer To Question 8: No, we have a contingency contract with another local hospital.

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