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1. Introduction and Background
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Need for Review
1.3 Report Coverage and Next Steps
1.4 Future Funding Considerations
2. Main Review
2.1 Review Methodology
2.2 Current Situation
2.3 Assessment Criteria
3. Fast Track Review
3.1 Background
3.2 Review Methodology
3.3 Sub-group’s Recommendations
4. Service Reconfiguration Options
(the Framework)
4.1 Options Basis
4.2 Options
4.3 Options: Key Points Summary
4.4 Preferred Option
4.5 Recommendations
APPENDICES
A. Group Membership Listings
B.1 Map of Existing CSSDs
B.2 Upgrade status of CSSDs
C. Central Facilities: Existing Revenue and Annual Activity Analysis
D.1 Technical Requirements for Decontamination
Processes
D.1A High, Medium and Low Risk Tables
D1B Key Indicators for Demonstration that Interim Technical
Requirements Are Met
D.2 Decontamination Standards and Guidance
D.3 Protocol for Local Decontamination of Surgical
Instruments
E Fast Track Review: Assessment Criteria for Action Plans
F Key Operational and Financial Assumptions
F.1 Capital Investment to Achieve Standard Compliance
F.2 Non-recurring Revenue Costs to Achieve Compliance
F.3 Recurring Costs to Achieve Compliance