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?

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Marjorie Wall, EDBA, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CSSBB
A Chat With Marjorie Wall, EDBA: Human Factors, Innovation, and Collaboration for Safer Patient Outcomes in the SPD

April 25th 2025

Sterile processing departments face high-stakes challenges daily. At AORN 2025, Marjorie Wall outlined transformative strategies to improve safety, efficiency, and cross-departmental collaboration, and also discussed HSPA 2025.

Pingtung Veterans General Hospital Nursing Department poster at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo
Enhancing Patient Safety With a Unique Device Identification Tracking System

April 5th 2025

Infection Control Today will cover the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association 2025 Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.  (Adobe Stock 242505834 by SeanPavonePhoto)
The Sterile Processing Conference Survival Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Next Event

March 25th 2025

AAMI.org website on a PC display  (Adobe Stock 321775498 by sharafmaksumov)
Redefining Material Compatibility in Sterilization: Insights From AAMI TIR17:2024

March 24th 2025

Cleaning systems for medical instruments. Ultrasonic cleaner  (Adobe Stock 136854230 by flywish)
How Ultrasonic Cleaning Enhances Patient Safety

March 11th 2025

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