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60-Second Growth Spurt: Influencing & Implementing Change
Change is hard. And in Sterile Processing, change is the one thing that is constant. So how do you persuade a change in behavior or a shift in thinking as a leader of a department? Tune in to this week’s 60-second growth spurt as Lindsay gives ideas…
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What Are the Different Phases of a Sterilization Cycle?
Sterilization cycles are broken down into different phases that are monitored during validation. The phases in chronological order are Conditioning, Heat Up, Exposure, Exhaust, and Drying. The Conditioning phase is where the autoclave replaces the air inside the chamber with saturated steam. This is done through a series of vacuums and pressurizations and injection of…
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Germicidal Detergents in Sterile Processing
The word “germicidal” is in heavy use now in the era of Covid-19. “Cidal” means killing or inactivating. Germicidal is a generic word for products that kill germs. In healthcare, germs that cause disease are referred to as pathogens. Chemical products to inactivate (kill) pathogens are called antimicrobials or disinfectants. Germicidal detergents are also known…
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