Decontamination

 This lesson discusses principles of decontamination and describes activities performed in a standard decontamination corridor.

• Explain the purpose of decontamination and identify the priorities underlying the process

• Describe basic methods of decontamination

• Explain how the establishment of hot, warm, and cold zones facilitates decontamination

• Identify the decontamination steps implemented in a basic, six-step decon line

• Discuss the appropriate use of emergency decontamination procedures