New Course Grid Search All Courses59 AlphabeticalNewly Created All CategoriesSterilization All InstructorsAlison SonstelieAnna Castillo-GutierrezArthur HendersonBrenda SilvaBrian KirkChasity SeymourCody McElroyCraig WallaceDelores O’ConnellHeide AmesLisa HuberMalene McLainNancy KaiserNicholas PhillipsNikki KluckPaulo LarangeiraRafael Queiroz SouzaRobert WilliamsRobin PughSarah B. CruzScott TomkoSharon Greene-GoldenSusan FlynnTammy Gentrynphillipstarendt May 2022 1 Lesson Ugh! Another wet pack. What’s a technician to do? Steam sterilization is a wet process, but it doesn’t have to lead to wet packs. Not Enrolled 1 Lesson Understanding Bowie-Dick Testing: Purpose and Usage in Daily Sterilization Practice Today, the Bowie-Dick (BD) test is widely used and recognized as a valuable means of monitoring the performance of vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers. Not Enrolled 1 Lesson Understanding the Key Features and Benefits of Mechanical Cleaning Tools: Ultrasonic Baths, Water Guns, and Washer-Disinfectors Understanding the features, benefits, and correct use of each tool is essential for maintaining safety and compliance in healthcare and laboratory settings. May 2021 5 Lessons Unmasking Short Cycle sterilization Most healthcare facilities are familiar with terminal sterilization and IUSS. However, the newer Short Cycle defies previous categories. Not Enrolled 1 Lesson UV-C Disinfection Technologies: How it works and what are the current applications for health care settings In order to address the potential gaps of surface disinfection, newer technologies such as ultraviolet light in the C spectrum (UV-C) have become available in multiple settings. Not Enrolled 1 Lesson Washer disinfector release for use after maintenance Surgical instruments and other reusable devices can be washed and disinfected prior to sterilization in an automated washer disinfector. The use of automated equipment helps standardize the cleaning process, providing optimal cleaning and improving patient safety. These types of equipment are subject to maintenance and repairs, and this article aims to present critical operational assessments to be performed by the end-user after maintenance, before release for use. February 2022 1 Lesson Water for cleaning medical devices Considering water as an essential element, its use occurs in several stages of processing: displacement of dirt through spraying in thermo-disinfecting washers and cavitation in ultrasonic washers, dilution of cleaning solutions, and in rinsing of medical devices. July 2021 1 Lesson 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, instrument processing must come to a halt, which dramatically impacts the hospital’s surgical schedule. May 2022 1 Lesson Ugh! Another wet pack. What’s a technician to do? Steam sterilization is a wet process, but it doesn’t have to lead to wet packs. Not Enrolled 1 Lesson Understanding Bowie-Dick Testing: Purpose and Usage in Daily Sterilization Practice Today, the Bowie-Dick (BD) test is widely used and recognized as a valuable means of monitoring the performance of vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers. Not Enrolled 1 Lesson Understanding the Key Features and Benefits of Mechanical Cleaning Tools: Ultrasonic Baths, Water Guns, and Washer-Disinfectors Understanding the features, benefits, and correct use of each tool is essential for maintaining safety and compliance in healthcare and laboratory settings. May 2021 5 Lessons Unmasking Short Cycle sterilization Most healthcare facilities are familiar with terminal sterilization and IUSS. However, the newer Short Cycle defies previous categories. Not Enrolled 1 Lesson UV-C Disinfection Technologies: How it works and what are the current applications for health care settings In order to address the potential gaps of surface disinfection, newer technologies such as ultraviolet light in the C spectrum (UV-C) have become available in multiple settings. Not Enrolled 1 Lesson Washer disinfector release for use after maintenance Surgical instruments and other reusable devices can be washed and disinfected prior to sterilization in an automated washer disinfector. The use of automated equipment helps standardize the cleaning process, providing optimal cleaning and improving patient safety. These types of equipment are subject to maintenance and repairs, and this article aims to present critical operational assessments to be performed by the end-user after maintenance, before release for use. February 2022 1 Lesson Water for cleaning medical devices Considering water as an essential element, its use occurs in several stages of processing: displacement of dirt through spraying in thermo-disinfecting washers and cavitation in ultrasonic washers, dilution of cleaning solutions, and in rinsing of medical devices. July 2021 1 Lesson 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, instrument processing must come to a halt, which dramatically impacts the hospital’s surgical schedule. « Previous Page 1 … Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Next »
