Sterile Processing

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Water-Related Issues Impacting Sterilization Equipment Postpones Surgeries in Colorado

Aug. 30, 2024
Three hospitals on the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus reported “tiny black flecks” in some washers.
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Key Considerations for Transitioning Scopes from HLD to Sterilization

Aug. 27, 2024
It has been over two years since publication of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) ST91:2021 Flexible and semi-rigid...
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Leverage Interdepartmental Relationships for SPD Quality

Aug. 27, 2024
The key to a successful Sterile Processing department (SPD) is a qualified leader who is knowledgeable, supportive, and maintains service standards, all while overseeing the production...
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General Ultrasonic Cleaner Questions

Aug. 27, 2024
Q: “We have a tabletop ultrasonic cleaner that we must manually fill. My teammate told me if we fill it ¾ full we get more cleaning power. Is that true?”A: ...
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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center Resumes Surgeries

Aug. 12, 2024
After a ‘mysterious residue’ was found on sterilized equipment in early May, the center officially resumed surgeries on Aug. 12.