Moisture Absorption Devices….No This Is Not a Wet Pack Article
Drying steam-sterilized items is more complex than it first appears. This requires reconciliation of several IFUs, including that of the devices, w…
Course Category: Sterilization
Positive Biological Indicators
Positive biological indicators (BI) set in motion the recall of all medical devices processed since the last negative BI, an analysis of what cause…
The 5 “W”s of point-of-use treatment
An intensive review of the processes involved in point-of-use treatment, and the important role that it serves.
Education Nation: Create Core Competencies
The process of conducting competency assessments within the Sterile Processing Department.
Washer-Disinfector and Cart Washer Racks
Using the right rack; choosing the right cycle; and servicing the washer-disinfector are critical to the success of cleaning.
Washer disinfector release for use after maintenance
Surgical instruments and other reusable devices can be washed and disinfected prior to sterilization in an automated washer disinfector. The use of…
Beyond the visual: The importance of quality cleaning verification programs
Patient safety issues have led to the development of numerous tools to help technicians determine whether or not a medical device is verifiably cle…
Education nation: Creating Sterile Processing Department SOPs
The tone and attitude that we use within our department reflects our standard operating procedures (SOPs). SOPs allow for the department and its pr…
Cross out cross contamination in endoscope processing
Flexible endoscopes are among the most complex and indispensable medical devices used in healthcare. And yet, despite mounting evidence identifying…
What’s new in AAMI ST79:2017? A review
AAMI recently published a new edition, ST79:2017,2 and this self-study article reviews some of the new information and key changes in t…