Sterile Processing

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October 11th 2018

Print-outs are a Vital Component of Documentation in the SPD

August 10th 2018

Device-Related Infections: Patient-Ready Bronchoscopes Found to be Contaminated Despite Cleaning and Disinfection

August 10th 2018

Moving Away From Manual Reprocessing of Endoscopes

August 10th 2018

Holding Manufacturers Accountable for Their IFUs

July 13th 2018

Maintaining a Sufficient Level of Reprocessing Equipment

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October 7, 2025

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Cleanliness and Sterility Assurance in Central Sterile and the Operating Room

July 13th 2018

IPs Meet the SPD: Why You Should Partner to Reduce Risk

July 13th 2018

Monitoring and Maintaining HVAC Parameters Within the Sterile Processing Department

June 8th 2018

Infection Rates After Colonoscopy, Endoscopy at ASCs are Far Higher Than Expected

May 31st 2018

Maintaining Proper Sterile Storage Conditions

April 19th 2018

Sterile Processing: Where We are Now and What Lies Ahead

April 19th 2018

New Standard Helping SPDs Implement Quality Management Systems

April 19th 2018

Instructions for Use: A Q&A with Chuck Hughes

April 19th 2018

The Challenges Associated with Loaner Instrumentation

April 19th 2018

High-Level Disinfection: AORN Issues Updated Guidance

April 19th 2018

No Defense for Processing a Device Incorrectly

March 19th 2018

FDA Warns Duodenoscope Manufacturers About Failure to Comply With Postmarket Surveillance Studies to Assess Contamination

March 12th 2018

APSIC Issues Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization of Instruments in Healthcare Facilities

February 18th 2018

Proper Sterile Processing in Low and Middle-Income Countries

February 15th 2018

Fast, et al. (2018) designed a sterile processing education course, including mentoring, and aimed to evaluate the impact on participants’ personal knowledge, skills, and practices.

Instrument Milk: Surgical Instruments Require Proper Maintenance

February 1st 2018

3M Submits 510k Application for 24-Minute Readout for Steam Sterilization Assurance

January 17th 2018

Advice on Qualification Testing After Sterilizer Installation

January 11th 2018

Healthmark Announces New CEU Game on the Art of Brushing

December 23rd 2017

Halyard Health Extends Submission Deadline for SPD Recognition Program

December 23rd 2017

Exposure Time for Effectiveness of HLD for Endoscope Reprocessing Should be Reconsidered

December 11th 2017

Instrument-Marking Methods Must be Maintained Properly

December 8th 2017

Event-Related Sterility Assurance: Who is in Control?

December 8th 2017

Decontamination of Surgical Instruments Begins in the OR

November 28th 2017

Operationalizing the IFU Statement Related to Processing of Vendor Sets

November 28th 2017

Sterile Processing

Latest News

CME Content

A Shield of Protection: Unmet Needs in COVID-19 Prevention and Control

Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice

Cleanliness and Sterility Assurance in Central Sterile and the Operating Room

IPs Meet the SPD: Why You Should Partner to Reduce Risk

Monitoring and Maintaining HVAC Parameters Within the Sterile Processing Department

Infection Rates After Colonoscopy, Endoscopy at ASCs are Far Higher Than Expected

Maintaining Proper Sterile Storage Conditions

Sterile Processing: Where We are Now and What Lies Ahead

New Standard Helping SPDs Implement Quality Management Systems

Instructions for Use: A Q&A with Chuck Hughes

The Challenges Associated with Loaner Instrumentation

High-Level Disinfection: AORN Issues Updated Guidance

No Defense for Processing a Device Incorrectly

FDA Warns Duodenoscope Manufacturers About Failure to Comply With Postmarket Surveillance Studies to Assess Contamination

APSIC Issues Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization of Instruments in Healthcare Facilities

Proper Sterile Processing in Low and Middle-Income Countries

Instrument Milk: Surgical Instruments Require Proper Maintenance

3M Submits 510k Application for 24-Minute Readout for Steam Sterilization Assurance

Advice on Qualification Testing After Sterilizer Installation

Healthmark Announces New CEU Game on the Art of Brushing

Halyard Health Extends Submission Deadline for SPD Recognition Program

Exposure Time for Effectiveness of HLD for Endoscope Reprocessing Should be Reconsidered

Instrument-Marking Methods Must be Maintained Properly

Event-Related Sterility Assurance: Who is in Control?

Decontamination of Surgical Instruments Begins in the OR

Operationalizing the IFU Statement Related to Processing of Vendor Sets

Mexican Doctors Safely Reuse Donated Pacemakers After Sterilization

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