Ghana: 1982-1989; Kumasi; various hospitals all over the country
Tanzania: 1997; Mombasa Polytechnic
Author: Jan
12-04-2016: Guest lecture at University of Wageningen: Facing the Standards Gap
At the Wageningen University here in the Netherlands within the context of the study on Health and Society, the topic Global Health is presented.
For this topic Jan was invited to present on his experiences in the developing world with focus on the problems that are caused by the International Standards for technology in the healthcare system. Title of the lecture: Facing the standards gap. Using Sterilization as field of experience, he described a range of cases as he met in several African countries. With non-functioning sterilizers caused by non compatibility of standards with the local socio-economic reality. The main conclusion was that the majority of standards are developed in a context of the industrialized world, where the infrastructure is available to meet the requirements as described in the standards. Of the African continent on 3 countries are member of the ISO technical commitee for sterilization. Thus specific problems met in these countries are not reflected anyin any way in the text of the standards. Thus there is a big gap between the reality in many countries and the reality that is assumed when implenting the standards as they have been formulated. A statistic of the amount of money available for health care per capita per year, as made available through the WHO, shows a clear factor in the reason behind the problem. Societies with less than 100 USD/per person per year as compared to the 1000 and more in the industrialied world clearly demonstrate the root of the problem. Transplanting technology developed in that context to a country where that infrastructure in not available is bound to fail. During the lecture guidelines were proposed for addressing the issue. It will be great challenge to handle this issue, that has enormous effects on the health of millions of people world wide.
2016: Member countries of CEN and ISO Technical Committees on sterilization. ISOTC198; CENTC192T; C204 Sterilization
The presentation can be viewed here.
The lecture as based on an article that was published in the scientific Journal Zentral Sterilization/Central Service: 2014-3; Facing the standards gap: a sterilizer for the rest of us.
Projects/Activities/CV. 2000-2009
| Impression | Year(s) | Local/International Partner organization | Financing oganization | Project/Activities |
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2008 |  AFS Associacion Francaise de la Stérilisation, France |
 MHP-Verlag, Germany, 2008 |
Publication of book “Stérilisation des dispositifs médicaux à la vapeur d’eau. Volume 1 Aspects Théoriques” |
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2009 |  Coordination Catholique National de la Sante (CoNaSan), Bangui, Central African Republic |
MI Würzburg /KfW, Germany |
Training on sterilisation of medical supplies for users and technicians for staff of health facilities of CoNaSan as well as Ministry of Health. Training presented in Bangui. |
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2009 | Coordination Catholique National de la Sante (CoNaSan), Bangui, Central African Republic |
MI Würzburg /KfW, Germany |
Inventory of infrastructures and equipment in the health service under CoNaSan. Initial implementation for CoNaSan of software for Planning and Management of Assets in the Health Service (PLAMAHS) |
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2009 |  Ministère de la Santé /Programme d’Appui au Développement Sanitaire (PADS) Ouagadougou |
Ministère de la Santé/ Programme d’Appui au Développement Sanitaire (PADS) Ouagadougou |
Training on sterilisation of medical supplies for technicians. Training presented at the MoH General workshop in Ouagadougou |
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2008-2009 |  MoH, Amman, Jordan |
 Swiss Centre for International Health/SECO, Bern, Switzerland |
Strengthening Hygiene & Laboratory Services in MOH Hospitals Technical Assistance – CSSD. Training on sterilization of medical supplies for users; assistance on implementation of standards of a Quality Management System for sterilization departments in hospitals in Jordan. |
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2008 |  Martin de Porres Hospital, Eikwe, Eastern Region, Ghana |
Missions Aertzliches Institut Würzburg, Germany |
Installation and commissioning of second generation camshaft controlled semi automatic autoclave. Training of staff |
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2008 | Ministère de la Santé / Programme d’Appui au Développement Sanitaire (PADS) Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
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Refresher training on sterilisation of medical supplies for technicians. Training presented at the MoH General workshop in Ouagadougou |
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2008 | Ministère de la Santé / Programme d’Appui au Développement Sanitaire (PADS) Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
Inventory of infrastructures and equipment in the health service. Follow-up on Implementation of software for Planning and Management of Assets in the Health Service (PLAMAHS). Introduction to maintenance module. Evaluation of the past 2 years; data analysis. | |
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2008 |  MoH, Cameroon |
EPOS/GTZ |
Training on sterilisation of medical supplies for users and technicians. 4 sessions. The courses were presented in English and French. Venues: Kumba District Hospital (English speaking) and Nkongsamba Provincial Hospital. (French speaking) |
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2008 |  CIPHEP Abuja, Nigeria |
BEGECA-MISEREOR |
Training of users and technicians on installation and repair of medical equipment (Autoclaves, Operating table, Operating light, Distilling equipment). The one-week courses took place at St. Gerard’s Hospital, Kaduna and Bishop Murray Medical Centre, Makurdi. The equipment was supplied to 22 health facilities throughout the north of Nigeria. |
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2007 |  Tuttnauer, Beit Shemesh, Israel |
Presentation of training on sterilization for the sales team of Tuttnauer sterilizer manufacturer. | |
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2007 |  University of Stellenbosch/Cape Town, South Africa |
Presentation of the sterilization component of a post graduate course on Disinfection and Sterilization and of medical supplies. The course was directed to staff of CSSD and Infection Control nurses and micro-biologists of several hospitals in South Africa (12 day visit). See Travel Report | |
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2007 | German Red Cross Berlin, Germany |
Adaptation of PLAMAHS software for procurement/logistical support for DRK. Implementing procurement and logistical support module. | |
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2007 |  Interster, Wormerveer, The Netherlands |
Publication of book “Sterilisatie van Medische Hulpmiddelen met Stoom, Deel 1 – Algemene Theorie” Revised version for Dutch speaking market | |
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2006 |  Ministry of Health Indonesia |
Hospitalia Germany |
Training on sterilization of medical supplies. Course for users and technicians of 13 hospitals of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, Indonesia. |
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2006 | Ministère de la Santé/Programme d’Appui au Développement Sanitaire (PADS) Ouagadougou |
Inventory of infrastructures and equipment in the health service. Follow-up on Implementation of software for Planning and Management of Assets in the Health Service (PLAMAHS). Adaptation of PLAMAHS software for cartographic analysis. Introduction to maintenance module. Data analysis. Refresher training. | |
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2006-2007 | German Red Cross/ Medical Mission Institute, Wurzburg |
Compilation of tender documents for procurement of Emergency Response Unit – Referral hospital. | |
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2006 |  Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi |
KfW / Mediconsult |
Review of PLAMAHS asset management software. Including optimization of the equipment maintenance module. Preparation of the software for the planned Public Private Partnership concerning medical equipment maintenance in Malawi. |
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2005 | University of Stellenbosch/Cape Town, South Africa |
Training on sterilization of medical supplies. Courses for junior and senior technicians of the Ministry of Health | |
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2005 | Ministère de la Santé, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
GTZ/IP/Swiss Tropical Institute |
Training on sterilization of medical supplies. Courses for junior and senior technicians of the Ministry of Health |
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2005 | Ministère de la Santé, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
GTZ/IP/Swiss Tropical Institute |
Training on sterilisation of medical supplies. Courses for techniciens of the DGIEM. |
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2005 |  MoH, Vientiane, Laos |
Lux Development | Inventory of infrastructures and equipment in the health service. Second phase of implementation of software for Planning and Management of Assets in the Health Service (PLAMAHS). Training of data collectors, users and system managers |
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2005 |  Ministère de la Santé et de Prévention. Senegal. |
Euro Health Group/ Nordic Development Fund. | Training on sterilisation of medical supplies. Courses for technicians and users. 3 sessions for technical staff. 1 session for users. |
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2004 | MoH, Vientiane, Laos |
Lux Development | Inventory of infrastructures and equipment in the health service. First phase of implementation of software for Planning and Management of Assets in the Health Service (PLAMAHS). Adaptation of PLAMAHS software to Laos setting. Training of data collectors, users and system managers |
| 2004 |  MoH, Kampala, Uganda |
Group 5/ADF | Rehabilitation of 32 Health centres, the national referral metal health facility and 6 regional Mental health facilities. Assistance in preparations of procurement lists and calculation of budgets using PLAMAHS software | |
| 2004 |  EFHSS Congress, Izmir, Turkey, |
Specifications for sterilizers in health facilities with limited resources: Poster presentation on need for appropriate specifications for steam sterilizers | ||
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2004 | HEART Consultancy |
Publication of second revised edition of book “Sterilization of Medical Supplies by Steam, Volume 1 – General Theory” | |
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2003 | Ministère de la Santé, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
GTZ/IP Maintenance/Swiss Tropical Institute. |
Inventory of infrastructures and equipment in the health service. Implementation of software for Planning and Management of Assets in the Health Service (PLAMAHS). Adaptation of PLAMAHS software to Burkinabe setting; Translation to French. Training of data collectors, users and system managers and final analysis and reporting during 4 visits. |
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2003 | MoH, Lilongwe, Malawi |
Group 5/EU | Physical Asset Management program: Presentation of courses for users and engineers on sterilization of medical supplies. One-week courses for key staff of operating theatres and CSSD and technical staff of the regional maintenance units. |
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2002 | EFHSS, Belgium | Creation of section for the educational part of the website of the European Forum for Hospital Sterile Supply (EFHSS) (www.efhss.com) Topic: Cleaning | |
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2002 | Joint Medical Store, Kampala, Uganda |
MI Missions Ärztiches Institut, Würzburg, Germany |
Training on the use of software for Planning and Management of Assets in the Health Service (PLAMAHS). One week course to staff of the Technical Services Department of JMS in Kampala, Uganda. |
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2002 | Joint Medical Store, Kampala, Uganda |
Missions Ärztiches Institut, Würzburg, Germany |
Training programme for users and technicians of sterilization equipment. |
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2001 | HEART Consultancy/DigitalColour | Launch of HEART Consultancy Website | |
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2001 |  Infusion Units Project, Moshi, Tanzania |
Missions Ärztiches Institut, Würzburg, Germany |
Training programme for users and technicians of sterilization equipment. Compilation of training materials, presentation of courses, assisting health facilities in repairs of equipment and advice on sterilization practices. The first set of courses two one-week courses was implemented in January 2001 in Moshi, Tanzania 2001. A second set of courses took place in February 2002 in Kampala, Uganda |
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2001-2002 | Technical University, Faculty Mechanical Engineering; thermodynamimics. Eindhoven, The Netherlands |
Research on performance of pressure cooker type sterilizers: air removal; improvement of drying by condensor. (Fullers; All American) | |
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2001-2002 | Technical University, Faculty Mechanical Engineering; thermodynamimics. Eindhoven, The Netherlands |
Research on performance of hot air sterilizers. Recommendations. Students: J. de Cock, P. Ooms, G. Samson |
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2000-2004 | Technical University, Faculty Mechanical Engineering; thermodynamimics, Eindhoven, The Netherlands |
Research and prototyping of improved design of appropriate sterilizer for the health services of low income countries. Focus on: – adequate air removal, – semi automatic, camshaft control – drying by condensation of steam: Water cooled and air cooled condensor. The research was to result in a prototype sterilizer, ready for field testing and in a later stage a sterilizer suitable for larger scale production. More than 100 students were involved. On 06-07-2004 the prototype was sent to St John of God Hospital , Eikwe, Ghana |
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1998-2003 | MoH, Lilongwe, Malawi |
Group 5/EU |
Physical Asset Management program (PAM). Involvement as associated consultant/software developer. Adapting the computerized Planning and Management System of Assets (PLAMAHS) to the requirements for Malawi. Analysis of data of all medical assets. Developing of equipment standards and tender documents. Development of maintenance component to be integrated into the system |
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2000-2005 | MoH, Dakar, Senegal |
Euro Health Group, Copenhagen, Danmark | Procurement of equipment and setting up of training programme in Hospital Hygiene for 22 hospitals and 225 health posts. Involvement as associated consultant in field of sterilization of medical supplies: Needs assessment, technical specifications, procurement and training of users and technical staff |
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2000-2005 | MoH, Dakar, Senegal |
Euro Health Group, Copenhagen, Danmark | Adapting the PLAMAHS Asset management system for the procurement project of equipment for hygiene. Creation of French Version |
| 1999-2000 | MoH, Kampala, Uganda |
Danida | Health Infrastructure Division/Ministry of Health. Involvement as consultant/software developer. Adapting the computerized Planning and Management System of Assets (PLAMAHS) to the requirements for Uganda. Analysis of data of all medical assets. Developing of equipment standards and tender documents. |
Book on Sterilization available in most major languages
Cover of the first edition (English) of the book (1996)
The first edition of the book, was published in 1996 with approval of the then ESH (European Society for Hospitals Sterile Supply). It was in the English language and publication was through HEART Consultancy itself. Since that time it has been published into a wide range of languages. In several countries it has become the official textbook for training of staff in the CSSD. The various editions have been edited and verified with sterilization associations and companies in the respective country. The editions are available through the respective publisher. By clicking on the image of the book or the language name you will get more detailed information of the selected book.
At the moment the Chinese version is yet being compiled. It is expected to be published by the end of 2024
Notice: On 25-11-2023 Jan has transferred the copyright of his books and eLearning to the Sterilization Association of the Netherlands (SVN). For information on the various edtions please contact SVN. E-mail: info@sterilisatievereniging.nl
| Language | Cover | ISBN/Title | Edition | Year | In collaboration with; Publisher |
English |
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978-3-88681-189-2 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Supplies. Special 4th English edition for SteelcoBelimed |
4 | 2025 | SteelcoBelimed, Italy Published through MHP-Verlag The book is for internal use at the SteelcoBelimed Academy and SteelcoBelimed clients. For obtaining a copy, please contact your SteelcoBelimed representative |
| Dutch Nederlands |
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978-90-9038729-1 Sterilisatie van medische hulpmiddelen met Stoom. 5e herziene druk. |
5 | 2024 | Sterilisatievereniging Nederland (SVN) Printed through: Karstens Mediamakers, The Netherlands |
 Spanish Español |
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978-3-88681-184-7 Limpieza, Desinfección y Esterilización de Productos Sanitarios |
3 (eBook) | 2022 | Antonio Matachana, S.A. You can order the book at: MHP Verlag, Germany |
 NorwegianNorsk |
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978-90-75829-12-9 Rengjøring, Desinfeksjon og Sterilisering av Medisinsk Utshttp://www.sterilforsyning.no/tyr |
2 | 2022 | NFS, Norsk Forening for Sterilforsyning You can order the book at the Webshop of NFS |
 Latvian Latviski |
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Medicīnisko ierīču sterilizācija piesātinātā ūdens tvaikā | 1 | 2021 | Sterivita/IKSA. Infekciju Kontroles un Sterilizācijas Asociācijā http://www.Sterivita.lv You can order the book at: Arbor, Lv |
 SwedishSvenska |
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978-90-75829-10-5 Rengöring, desinfektion och sterilisering av medicintekniska produkter |
1 | 2021 | Steriltekniska Föreningen. Swedish translation by Birte Nielsen Oskarsson of the Skånes Universitetssjukhus Malmö, Sweden. You can order the book at: Steriltekniska Föreningen. |
| Dutch Nederlands |
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978-90-75829-09-9 Sterilisatie van medische hulpmiddelen met stoom. 4e druk |
4 | 2021 | SVN, Sterilisatie Vereniging Nederland. Interster International, Wormerveer, Netherlands |
| English |
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978-38-8681-102-1 Sterilization of Medical Supplies by Steam |
3 | 2010 | WFHSS, World Federation for Sterilization Sciences. MHP Verlag, Germany |
| Dutch Nederlands |
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978-90-75829-08-2 Sterilisatie van medische hulpmiddelen met stoom. 3e druk Uitverkocht |
3 | 2018 | SVN, Sterilisatie Vereniging Nederland. Interster International, Wormerveer, Netherlands |
| Dutch Nederlands |
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978-90-75829-05-1 Sterilisatie van medische hulpmiddelen met stoom Uitverkocht |
2a | 2014 | SVN, Sterilisatie Vereniging Nederland. Interster International, Wormerveer, Netherlands |
| French Français |
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978-38-8681-139-7 Stérilisation des dispositifs médicaux par la vapeur. |
2 | 2016 | SF2Société Française des Sciences en Stérilisation MHP-Verlag, Germany |
| Spanish Español |
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90-75829-03-5 Esterilización de Productos Sanitarios |
2 | 2016 | Antonio Matachana, S.A. MHP Verlag, Germany |
 Russianру́сский язы́к |
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978-3-88681-110-6 Стерилизация паром медицинских изделий Общая теория |
1 | 2013 | DGM ФАРМА АППАРАТЕ РУС Moscow. MHP Verlag, Germany |
| Polish Polski |
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978-83-932434-02 Sterylizacja ZasobówMedycznych |
1 | 2011 | PSRSDM, Polskie Stowarzyszenie Rozwoju Sterylizacji i Dezynfekcji Medycznej |
| Norwegian Norsk |
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978-90-75829-07-5 Rengjøring, desinfeksjon og sterilisering av medisinsk utstyr Out of print |
1 | 2014 | NFS, Norsk Forening for Sterilforsyning NFS, Norsk Forening for Sterilforsyning |
| Turkish Türkçe |
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90-75829-04-3 Týbbi Malzemelerin Buharla Sterilizasyonu |
1 | 2010 | MSUD, Merkezi Sterilizasyon Üniteleri Derneği MSUD |
 Japanese 日本語 |
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978-4521736730 医療現場の清浄と滅菌 |
1 | 2012 | Meilleur Co., Ltd. ミュール株式会社中山書店 Nakayama publishers, Tokyo, Japan |
Eerste e-learning traject: Bijscholing voor sterilisatiemedewerkers (Dutch)
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Het Summa College, Jan Huijs (HEART Consultancy) en DTS@Aktief hebben in nauwe samenwerking met de SVN een bijscholing ontwikkeld voor medewerkers van de sterilisatieafdeling die zich (opnieuw) willen bekwamen in microbiologie, het reinigen/ desinfecteren en het steriliseren van medische hulpmiddelen. De scholing wordt aangeboden op het nieuwe e-learning platform SteriAk, acrocriem voor Sterilisatie-Akademie.