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Sterile Processing
The Infection Control Today® sterile processing page provides an inside look into the sterile processing (or central supply) department in the hospital where surgical instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and reprocessed in order to disinfect, remove bioburden, and prep for upcoming procedures. Sterile processing applies to not only the knives, scalpels, scissors, forceps, and clamps used in surgery, but also instruments such as endoscopes and duodenoscopes. ICT® reports on the latest technology but also on the means to disinfect that technology. Also, the trend toward making more disposable surgical equipment. What does that mean for the sterile processing team?
Inpatient and Outpatient Clinics Must Monitor Fomites as Part of IPC Protocols
September 28, 2022
Thorough cleaning and disinfection reduce the role fomites play in the spread of disease.
Preventing Health Care-Associated Infections: A CDC and FDA Workshop
September 06, 2022
The workshop included members of the public, academics, and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry to discuss development of new medicines for preventing HAIs and antibiotic resistance.
Weekly Rounds: COVID-19 Updates, Avoiding Gel Contamination, and More
September 03, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending September 2.
Ultrasound Transducer Disinfection: Better Guidelines/Recommendations Needed
September 01, 2022
With the CDC, FDA, and Joint Commission all using different guidelines and recommendations for the types of disinfection acceptable for various ultrasound transducers, clinicians should follow manufacturers’ instructions, but a more unified answer is needed.
Ultrasound Transducers: Avoiding Gel Contamination and Using Proper Level Disinfection
August 31, 2022
Having complete IV start kits or central line insertion kits to reduce gel type variability and, thus gel contamination and following AIUM and INS disinfection recommendations are 2 ways to prevent health care-acquired infections.
Infection Control Today's® Product Locator for September 2022
August 29, 2022
Infection Control Today's® Product Locator is a monthly column highlighting some of the latest advanced technology in the infection prevention field.
Give Sterile Processing Team, Profession the Recognition They Deserve
August 23, 2022
Sterile Processing Week runs from October 9 through 15. Julie Williamson, of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, explains why appreciation goes a long way with this vital group of hospital professionals.
Weekly Rounds: Interviews With Ambassador Birx, Ultrasound Transducer Decontamination, and More
August 19, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending August 19.
Effective Ultrasound Transducer Decontamination Requires Education and Accountability
August 16, 2022
Using an ultrasound transducer may look easy, but it is a highly specialized skill, and to use a transducer requires education, accountability, and competency checks to occur regularly.
Weekly Rounds: CDC Changes, Ultrasound Contamination Concerns, and More
August 14, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending August 12.