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 …
Course Tag: Sterilization
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…
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.…
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,…
Comprehensive PM for surgical instruments
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The perfect solution: Understanding, assessing and selecting endoscope cleaning chemistries
The right cleaning chemistry is critical for successful endoscope cleaning. However, not all chemistries are equal.
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…
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.