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Putting the Puzzle Together for Point of Use Precleaning Compliance, Part 1
The drumbeat for starting instrument processing at point of use continues. It takes a team with perioperative management, infection preventionists AND SPD leadership to keep pressing for compliance after the latest survey visit. Compliance involves two important steps: (1) precleaning with sterile water and sterile sponges DURING procedures; and (2) pretreatment with wet towels or…
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Toxic Me, Toxic Thee? Why Sterile Processing Struggles to Overcome Broken Workplace Cultures
Recently we conducted an interview with Leslie Kronstedt BSHCA, CRCST, CHL, CIS, President-Elect of the Western Wisconsin Chapter of IAHCSMM and Sterile Processing thought-leader on the topic of toxic teams in our industry. Her interview transcript below shines a much needed light on the daily challenges many frontline Sterile Processing technicians and leaders encounter in…
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COVID19 Vaccine Mandates & the Present/Future of Sterile Processing
Whatever your opinions may be on federal and private company COVID19 vaccine mandates, there is something seismic happening in the Sterile Processing space right now that you should be paying close attention to. Allow me to paint the picture quickly, then spend some time fleshing out the potential implications. What is happening NOW & why?…
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How Long Should You Have to Work in an Industry Before You Can Express an Opinion About It?
In this episode of Articles-On-The-Go, Hank Balch talks about his personal experience with whether or not time served merits someones opinions about the industry are valid — “All this being said, I do believe that the closer our industry moves toward…
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Water Hardness: How Does It Affect Processing?
Water hardness is a measurement of how much calcium carbonate is in the water. Calcium carbonate is also known as lime, and it is best known for leaving white deposits on everything it touches. Because when the water evaporates, you have a limestone formation left behind. Hard water can also interfere with detergent cleaning action,…
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