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Each article valid for certification via by CBSPD (5yrs from publication) and HSPA (3yrs from original approval date). Sponsored by 3M Health Care and STERIS.
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Water for cleaning medical devices

March 26, 2024
Considering water as an essential element, its use occurs in several stages of processing

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Washer-Disinfector and Cart Washer Racks

Feb. 23, 2023
Using the right rack; choosing the right cycle; and servicing the washer-disinfector are critical to the success of cleaning.
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Washer disinfector release for use after maintenance

Jan. 24, 2023
Surgical instruments and other reusable devices can be washed and disinfected in an automated washer disinfector. The use of automated equipment helps standardize the cleaning...
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Beyond the visual: The importance of quality cleaning verification programs

Dec. 21, 2022
Patient safety issues have led to the development of numerous tools to help technicians determine whether or not a medical device is verifiably clean and ready for high-level ...
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Education nation: Creating Sterile Processing Department SOPs

Nov. 22, 2022
The tone and attitude that we use within our department reflects our standard operating procedures (SOPs). SOPs allow for the department and its professionals to work together...
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Cross out cross contamination in endoscope processing

Oct. 26, 2022
Flexible endoscopes are among the most complex and indispensable medical devices used in healthcare. And yet, despite mounting evidence identifying cross contamination opportunities...