Where is detailed decon performed in the decontamination sequence?

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Where is detailed decon performed in the decontamination sequence?

Detailed decontamination happens in a dedicated decon station—the decon corridor/shower. After the initial, more cursory removal of contaminants (gross decon) in the hot area, the thorough washing and removal of residual contamination are performed here, in the warm zone, before moving into clean space. This setup provides a controlled environment with proper drainage and containment to prevent wash water or contaminants from spreading. Doing it in the hot zone would expose responders to contamination, and in the control room or at the warm zone boundary would not provide the necessary contained area for complete decon.

Detailed decontamination happens in a dedicated decon station—the decon corridor/shower. After the initial, more cursory removal of contaminants (gross decon) in the hot area, the thorough washing and removal of residual contamination are performed here, in the warm zone, before moving into clean space. This setup provides a controlled environment with proper drainage and containment to prevent wash water or contaminants from spreading. Doing it in the hot zone would expose responders to contamination, and in the control room or at the warm zone boundary would not provide the necessary contained area for complete decon.

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