How Safe is Your Sink?
Sterile processing technicians handle medical instruments contaminated with potentially pathogenic microorganisms. Many instruments include sharp e…
Course Category: Sterilization
Sterile Processing Education – The balancing act between documentation and application
How do we bridge the gap between the required procedures in our industries and helping our Sterile Processing staff apply them effectively?
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…
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 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…