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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The Sterile Processing Conference Survival Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Next Event

March 25th 2025

From expert speakers to cutting-edge tools, sterile processing conferences, like the 2025 HSPA Annual Conference and the SoCal SPA's Spring Conference, offer unmatched opportunities to grow your skills, expand your network, and strengthen your department's infection prevention game.

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Redefining Material Compatibility in Sterilization: Insights From AAMI TIR17:2024

March 24th 2025

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How Ultrasonic Cleaning Enhances Patient Safety

March 11th 2025

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March 6th 2025

Sterile Processing Perspectives with Marjorie Wall, EDBA, MLOS, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CSSBB
Beyond Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization: Ensuring Safe and Efficient Sterilization in the Operating Room

March 3rd 2025

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