Sterile Processing Perspectives

September 26th 2024

Sterilizing modern surgical instruments is challenging due to their complexity, increased size, and varied materials. Low-temperature methods are crucial, but overloading and rapid turnarounds heighten sterilization failure risks.

September 6th 2024

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending September 6, 2024.

September 3rd 2024

Surgical instrument errors, often linked to visualization failures during sterile processing, pose significant risks to patient safety and OR efficiency. Advanced technologies, including AI, are essential for reducing these errors and improving overall outcomes in sterile processing departments.