Dissecting the Dirty Instruments Issue in Healthcare Facilities

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The recent attention to dirty instruments is interesting, as this is not a new issue. For years, sterile processing professionals have been dealing with issues surrounding reprocessing of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation.

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