New Online Game Educates About the Sonic Cleaning Process
Healthmark Industries, a manufacturer of products for the decontamination, sterilization and storage of surgical instruments, has launched its latest online game that addresses the sonic cleaning process.
The Flash-based game, called "The Saga of SONIgal," can be accessed at www.Crazy4Clean.com. In this game, participants help SONIgal remember her PPEs in a word-search level, swim through an ultrasonic tank to make sure it is degassed and cleaning verification tests are placed properly, and more. Following completion of the game, participants can take the quiz to earn a unit of continuing education
To play the game, click here.
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