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Hi everyone, I am in the process of wanting to set up a private practice. One of the main dilemmas I have is the sterilisation of my instruments - which is obvioulsy crucial. I do infact work in the public sector and would like to see some extra clients in the evening after working hours. I had asked whether I could purchase my own instruments then pay a fee and use their sterliser - this is something they are not keen on. At present I can not afford 4-5k for a sterliser. Could I consider single use instruments and issue them to clients when first seeing them and charge and additional charge. My plans are to set up a HV bussiness slowly then expand it to a premisers if it progressers. Any advice appreciated - thanks in advance.

 

Do you have a local hospital who could sterilize them for you?? Thats what I did, it did cost but basically I dropped them off at their sterilisation department and picked up the next morning.

I now rent a room at a local GP practice and they sterilise my equipment.

Cheers
Esher

 

use disposables

 

I don't agree.

Disposables are expensive, poor quality (cause RSI) and are environmentally unsound.

You could try the local Vet and see if they will let you have autoclaving facilities.

regards

Catfoot

 

Could you buy a smaller steriliser? If you are only seeing a few patients in the evenings then you don't really need a big autoclave. There are smaller ones on the market which would fit your needs for around 1K, I just purchased a new one which has a 24 month 0% interest finance deal. Might be worth thinking about?

 

Also, if you lease your equipment through a finance company (chattel mortgage), the repayments are taken off your tax.

 

If you decide to purchase an autoclave remember to investigate the cost of servicing and pressure testing. The model I purchased, although relatively cheaper, has proved expensive to service. Due to the make of this autoclave I have so far not found anyone willing to sertvice this other than the company I purchased it from.

 

Hi, I suggest that you check the legal requitements. All instruments need to be wrapped and the load numbers etc catologued and you must have a record of this. The device used must be calibrated and you also require documentation of the pressure and etc testing.

Cheaper sterilises will often not comply with the Health Regulations.

Does this matter? Only if you want to protect yourself and your clients?!?!

Cutting corners with sterilisation protocol puts you at grave risk!

Good Luck.