What do you mean we don’t have any water?! Managing a water crisis
Water crises are often not top-of-mind for hospital leaders or sterile processing managers. Yet when water is not available or can’t be used, ins…
Course Tag: HSPA
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,…
Unmasking Short Cycle sterilization
Most healthcare facilities are familiar with terminal sterilization and IUSS. However, the newer Short Cycle defies previous categories.
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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.
Eye spy: Changes in ophthalmic reprocessing
Ophthalmic instrumentation may require special handling, may have new recommendations, or may require sterile processing managers to rethink their …
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.
Are you reprocessing your instrument containers correctly?
Instrument containers serve a critical function in the surgical department. Staff must take the time needed to properly care for them.
Removing the mystery from reprocessing
Reprocessing is the science and practice of preparing instruments and devices for use and reuse in patient care.
Do your medical device drying processes meet the standards?
This article will review current recommendations for effective medical device drying, discuss the appropriate types of air to use and explain how t…
Steam requirements for sterile processing
Sterile Processing is often regarded as the “front line” for fighting infections. Following proper protocols and standards is critical if we ar…