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.…
Course Tag: validation
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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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.
Product testing: The overlooked 4th pillar of a robust sterilization process monitoring program
How often should we do it? How do we do it? Haven’t the device and packaging manufacturers already validated sterilization parameters for their p…