Michael
Real Talk: Dear Administrators…Never enough time?
“There’s never enough time to do it right, but there’s always enough time to do it again.” In this episode Bob addresses the Administrators in the hospital to encourage the approval of Sterile Processing equipment, construction, and resources because…
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Why Accurate Dosing Matters in Sterile Processing
Dosing chemicals into sinks, bottles and automated cleaning equipment is a routine task with surprising complications. Why should we pay attention to accurate dosing? Many sterile processing departments use concentrated liquid chemical disinfectants. Mixing the exact amount of chemical with water is crucial for germ killing action in the stated contact or dwell time. The…
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Ditch the Pipe Cleaners in the Decontamination Department!
Listen, I know this topic may ruffle some pipe cleaner feathers but hear me out. Pipe cleaners are often viewed as a cheap and easy tool for cleaning in decontamination, but cleaning brushes are flat out the better cleaning tool. Increased emphasis on effective surgical instrument cleaning practices in the sterile processing industry have increased…
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