Applicable Standard(s):

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Required: ​DAA Group provides independent audit services for sterile services and reprocessing units within New Zealand health facilities, including private hospitals, day stay facilities, and specialist clinics. Our audits assess compliance with AS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices and Other Devices in Health and Non-Health Related Facilities, the current standard governing the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation of reusable medical devices (RMDs).

Who this applies to:

Any health facility that reprocesses reusable medical devices is required to demonstrate compliance with AS 5369:2023. This includes public and private hospitals, day surgery facilities, and specialist clinics.

What our audits cover:

- Quality management systems for reprocessing

- Risk-based approaches to device classification

- Documentation, traceability, and record-keeping

- Staff competency and training

- Equipment calibration and maintenance

- Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation processes

- Packaging and storage

- Monitoring, corrective action, and continual improvement

Our team includes auditors with specialist expertise in sterile services and infection prevention, ensuring your facility receives a thorough and expert assessment.

To enquire about scheduling an audit or to find out more about our Sterile Services programme, please contact us at info@daagroup.co.nz.

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​General Process:

To view the general audit process please click here​

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