I have been around long enough to see many changes in the way items are processed for reuse in healthcare. Years ago, cleaning, packaging and sterilization took place in many different locations throughout a healthcare facility. Most of the time, these functions took place in the user departments, and the thought of centralizing these functions was not always met with enthusiasm. It was difficult for the end-user to envision someone else processing items that were essential to their delivery of quality patient care.
