Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) recognizes the need for more information regarding automated area decontamination and is hosting an informational Webinar focused on the benefits of automated area decontamination as well as the role of the environment in infection prevention. 

The webinar, Automated Area Decontamination Overview: Advanced Technology to Augment Manual Cleaning,Â will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. ET. 

The speakers are:
- Barbara Trattler, RN, MPA, CNOR, CAN, director of clinical education for ASP 
- Charles Roberts, director of research, microbiology and chemistry for ASP
- Nancy Fellows, RN, senior clinical education consultant for ASP

- The role of the environment in infection prevention
- The Benefits of automated area decontamination
- An Overview of GLOSAIR Systems; data and case studies, plus a demo video

Register for the Webinar and submit questions 

UsersÂ can register for the Webinar replay and ASP will send them a reminder to watch it at their convenience at 

http://www.aspjj.com/us/supports/videos/webinar

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Sterile Processing

 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. 

 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?

Environmental Services

 environmental services (EVS) page recognizes the team responsible for sanitation and cleaning within the health care system. EVS personnel are an integral component of infection prevention in the hospital, working closely together with the health care staff to ensure patient safety and hygiene standards. 

 keeps a close eye on developments in the environmental services industry and reports on any peer-reviewed literature. This page also features video interviews with EVS and the professionals who interact with them.

ASP Offers Webinar on Automated Area Decontamination Best Practices