Lead Decontamination Nurse

I was made lead dental nurse just over 2 years ago & my employer has let me develop the role as I go.
This is what I do with my decon lead hat on!

-decontamination lead and know HTM 05-01 inside out
- update practice policies re:decontamination
- ensure all the validation testing is carried out on the ultrasonics/washer disinfectors and autoclaves & I check the log books for the equipment are kept up to date (soil/foil/protein test etc)
-created log books for each surgery with daily checklists for surgery set up and shut down including a daily cleaning checklist
-oversee the quarterly DUWL dip slide
-do some in house training i.e hand washing, instrument sterilisation
-spot check the cleanliness of the surgeries


All this along with nursing & I only work part time!

Top tips:
-Delegate. Don't expect to get through it all yourself or you will get snowed under with work
-Know what you're talking about. It's difficult to train others if you're not sure about the subject
-Act professionally, other nurses need to take you seriously and respect your position of authority

I'm sure there is loads more I've not mentioned too 

Hi!
I've Just got "promoted" to Lead Decon nurse as our previous Lead decon nurse is leaving,
I have not done this before but I will take this very seriously and I want to do it right.
I would just like to know if any one has any good ideas or tips regarding this.
Many Thanks Linni