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Mary Ann Drosnock: New Amendments and TIR Coming for ANSI/AAMI ST79

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on October 8, 2020
  • Sterilization

As we all know, the typical standards revision cycle for updating documents can take quite a long time. One very well-known standard, ANSI/AAMI ST79: Comprehensive Guide to Steam Sterilization and Sterility Assurance in Health Care […]

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Andy Armenta: A New Discipline on the Horizon?

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on October 23, 2019
  • Sterilization

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, […]

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Mary Ann Drosnock: The Importance of Drying Flexible Endoscopes

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019
  • Sterilization

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 […]

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Hank Balch: Where’s the Respect?

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019
  • Sterilization

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 […]

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Mary Ann Drosnock: New Sterile Processing TIR Will Help Reduce Confusion

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on September 18, 2018November 2, 2018
  • Standards

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, […]

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Rose Seavey: Key to Effective Sterilization Lies in Clear, Practical Guidance

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on July 24, 2017
  • Patient Safety

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 […]

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Donald Armstrong: Help Your Hospital in the Fight Against HAIs

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on April 25, 2017November 2, 2018
  • Healthcare Technology Management

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 […]

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Nancy Chobin: Understand the Difference between Certification and Competency

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on November 7, 2016
  • Patient Safety

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. […]

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William Hyman: If We Could Send a Man to the Moon, Why Can’t We …

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on June 16, 2016November 2, 2018
  • Patient Safety

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 […]

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William Hyman: The FDA Again Addresses Material Specifications

  • by AAMI
  • Posted on February 18, 2016February 18, 2016
  • Medical Device Industry

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 […]

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