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Proper sterilization of surgical instruments is critical to infection prevention and patient safety. The sterilization process breaks the chain of infection by preventing transmission of pathogens between patients. Hospitals today can choose between different sterilization processes to accommodate the broad array of medical device designs and materials. Rigorous sterilization quality control programs help ensure that the devices are safe and ready for patient use. 

The sterile processing team must rely on a comprehensive quality system approach to ensure that instruments are safe and ready for use on patients.

An intensive review of the processes involved in point-of-use treatment, and the important role that it serves.

Understanding how formulations work can help in proper selection and reinforce the need to follow the product’s instructions for use.

It is safe to say that Sterile Processing departments around the world have quickly evolved to one of the most complex departments in our healthcare arena.

If you were to read about one John Herbertston Bowie or one James Dick, most of us would never connect their names to steam sterilization.

The right cleaning chemistry is critical for successful endoscope cleaning. However, not all chemistries are equal.

Biological indicators (BIs) are an important part of a quality control system for hospital sterilization processes.