When it comes to infection control in the patient care setting, there are many stakeholders responsible for cleaning and disinfecting all the medical equipment. The question arises, how many of these devices slip through the cracks, […]
The complete drying of flexible endoscopes has been shown to reduce the risk of microbial recontamination in processed devices. My hope is that facilities will implement the highest quality process for drying available to their […]
Let me get something off my chest that we really need to deal with in the sterile processing industry: We will never gain the dignity and respect we are looking for if we do not […]
Have you heard the good news? AAMI has recently accepted a new work item proposal for the construction of a brand-new technical information report, TIR 99, which will focus on the proper processing of dilators, […]
The proper cleaning and decontamination of medical instruments is a crucial part of safe patient care. In recognition of that fact, we have a community of experts who are dedicated to the development of standards […]
It is a regulatory requirement to clean and disinfect medical equipment before being used on a patient. Such a practice is also simply the right thing to do. We need to keep our patients and […]
As the former executive director of the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (1988-2014), I had the opportunity to learn a great deal about certification and its impact on the safety of patients. […]
A common comparison statement when decrying why we don’t collectively commit ourselves to big endeavors, including better healthcare, is, “If we could send a man to the moon, why can’t we XYZ.” If you are […]
In what may be a trend, the FDA has again addressed material specifications, this time in a draft guidance document titled Characterization of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Used in Orthopedic Devices. As with previous […]
Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to represent AAMI at a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting on personal protective equipment (PPE) for use in treating the Ebola virus. Though I’m not an expert in […]
