Sterilization quality control: Validation, routine monitoring go hand in hand
The sterile processing team must rely on a comprehensive quality system approach to ensure that instruments are safe and ready for use on patients.…
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Water for cleaning medical devices
Considering water as an essential element, its use occurs in several stages of processing: displacement of dirt through spraying in thermo-disinfec…
Chemical Indicators for monitoring sterilization processes: Part two
In this second article covering chemical indicators, we will examine the international standards for chemical indicators, how they are categorized,…
Chemical Indicators for monitoring sterilization processes
Whichever and wherever a sterilization process is used, it must be validated and routinely monitored to ensure ongoing efficacy
Documentation do’s and don’ts for SPD quality
Discussing quality in Sterile Processing may seem vague and overwhelming. However, you do not have to be an industrial engineer to learn the ropes …
CSSD/SPD process improvement projects
As Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) departments all over the world evolve as one of the most key areas of hospitals and surgery centers,…
Sterile processing mysteries: The story of the positive BI
We’ll take a closer look at how BIs work, and how you should use them to make sure your sterilization processes are working correctly.
Current evidence: Monitoring vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes using chemical indicators
Sterile single-use and reusable medical devices must be sterilized by a validated sterilization process.
Removing the mystery from reprocessing
Reprocessing is the science and practice of preparing instruments and devices for use and reuse in patient care.
Breaking the chain of infection- Sterilization options for the SPD
Sterilization of instruments is critical to infection prevention and patient safety.