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?

Weekly Rounds: Product Locator, The Joint Commissions, Human Metapneumovirus, and More

March 18, 2023

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending March 19, 2023.

What You Should Know About The Joint Commission

March 16, 2023

With all the misinformation and confusion about what The Joint Commission (TJC) does and doesn't do, ICT went to TJC to find out. Listen to the detailed interview to find out what health care workers need to know.

Weekly Rounds: COVID-19: 3 Years Later, Hot Topics in IPC, and More

March 06, 2023

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending March 5, 2023.

COVID-19, 3 Years Later: What Questions Are Still Unanswered?

March 05, 2023

As the third year of COVID-19 begins, some questions have been answered, but others still remain. ICT asked leaders in the infection prevention and control field what answers the medical world needs now.

ICT's Product Locator: January/February 2023

January 24, 2023

Infection Control Today's® Product Locator is a monthly column highlighting some of the latest advanced technology in the infection prevention field.

Routine Change of Surgical Gloves/Instruments Significantly Lowers SSIs

January 19, 2023

A study clearly shows that surgical site infections (SSIs) can be reduced by changing surgical gloves and instruments before the closing abdominal wound closure.

Weekly Rounds: Sepsis Video Series, Candida Auris, and Eye Instrument Reprocessing

January 07, 2023

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending January 6, 2023.

See It Clearly: Central Sterile Processing’s Role in Reprocessing Eye Devices

January 03, 2023

Read about the sterilization process of eye instruments and devices.

Ambulatory Infection Preventionists: Providing the Resource

December 06, 2022

Ambulatory health care facilities deserve infection prevention and control resources with the preparedness to address the unique complexities of their health care setting.

Weekly Rounds: Reducing C difficile, Hot Topics in IPC, and More

November 18, 2022

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending November 18, 2022.