AAMI Advises on How Healthcare Facilities Can Prepare for Small-Bore Changes
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are gearing up for newly designed small-bore connectors to help eliminate tubing misconnections, a significant patient safety hazard. The issue promises to be a hot topic for both healthcare technology in general and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) in the coming months. AAMI has taken a leading role in developing a series of design standards for specific connectors.
AAMI offers a number of free resources on its small-bore hot topics page, including an FAQ document that answers such questions as what healthcare providers can do to ensure their facilities are prepared for the change. In addition, the Premier Safety Institute is hosting a webinar, “New standards for medical tubing connectors: Are you ready?” on Aug. 20, 2014.
To read further from AAMI, CLICK HERE.
Source: AAMI
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
The Sterile Processing Conference Survival Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Next Event
March 25th 2025From 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.
Redefining Material Compatibility in Sterilization: Insights From AAMI TIR17:2024
March 24th 2025AAMI TIR17:2024 provides updated, evidence-based guidance on material compatibility with sterilization modalities. It offers essential insights for medical device design and ensures safety without compromising functionality.
