This article provides a brief guideline for evaluating new infection control technology. After reviewing the following factors, infection preventionists should be able to determine what questions to ask about a new technology and be able to compare potential solutions. This will also allow an IP to address the likely concerns about new technologies, making presenting the new solution to administrators and other staff easier. 

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?

Guidelines for Evaluating New Technologies for Infection Control