Autoclave daily tests log
One of the 4 decontamination checks in Compliance UK's dental pack, with the fields to record, who usually does it and where it sits in the CQC framework.
What this check is
By default, Compliance UK schedules it every day. You can change the schedule. The dental nurse usually does it.
The record is a signed log. Whoever does the check signs each entry. A signed entry can't be edited or deleted afterwards.
Each autoclave in your equipment register gets its own copy of this check and a QR label that opens its log on a phone.
- Area
- Decontamination (HTM 01-05)
- Default schedule
- Daily
- Usually done by
- Dental nurse
- Evidence kept
- Signed log
- Equipment
- Autoclave
- Regulation
- Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment
What to record each time
The log for this check has 5 fields, each with its valid range beside it where there is one.
| Field | Type | Unit | Valid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic control test passed | Pass or fail | None | Not applicable |
| Steam penetration (Helix / Bowie-Dick) passed | Pass or fail | None | Not applicable |
| Holding temperature | Reading | °C | 134 to 137°C |
| Holding pressure | Reading | bar | 2.1 to 2.3 bar |
| Holding time | Reading | min | 3 to 4 min |
On the phone, after scanning the QR label
Where it sits in the CQC framework
This check is evidence for one CQC quality statement.
Infection prevention and control · Safe
We assess and manage the risk of infection. We detect and control the risk of it spreading and share any concerns with appropriate agencies promptly.
It also maps to Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.