A Technician’s Guide to Water Quality Testing
The knowledge of water in medical device processing is rising and with it there are quality expectations. Processing technicians now have new respo…
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Importance of Water Quality for Medical Device Reprocessing
Water quality is critical in any process within a Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Inadequate water quality during medical device reprocessing …
Mechanical Cleaning Safety: A Tale of Two Sides
Most medical devices that go through sterile processing departments spend time in mechanical cleaning. Dirty medical devices enter, and clean ones lea…
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 …
When Is Disposable the Right Choice for SPD?
Understanding when to use disposable and reusable items in sterile processing applications.