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Sterilization Choices for the SPD

Proper sterilization of surgical instruments is critical to infection prevention and patient safety. The sterilization process breaks the chain of …

Understanding when to use disposable and reusable items in sterile processing applications.

The influence of planning sessions on creating an effective plan through necessary actions for anticipated or needed outcomes.

Sterile processing technicians handle medical instruments contaminated with potentially pathogenic microorganisms. Many instruments include sharp e…

How do we bridge the gap between the required procedures in our industries and helping our Sterile Processing staff apply them effectively?

Drying steam-sterilized items is more complex than it first appears. This requires reconciliation of several IFUs, including that of the devices, w…

Positive biological indicators (BI) set in motion the recall of all medical devices processed since the last negative BI, an analysis of what cause…

An intensive review of the processes involved in point-of-use treatment, and the important role that it serves.

The process of conducting competency assessments within the Sterile Processing Department.

Using the right rack; choosing the right cycle; and servicing the washer-disinfector are critical to the success of cleaning.