OnSite Sterilization, LLC has been awarded an agreement with the Premier Purchasing Partners, L.P., the group purchasing unit of the Premier healthcare alliance for provision of steam sterilization equipment for onsite treatment of regulated medical waste (RMW). 

OnSite Sterilization is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art steam autoclaves. Premier members now have access to specially negotiated pricing and terms for equipment which can save more than 60 percent of their current offsite RMW disposal costs. OnSite Sterilization has seven patents issued or pending that provide process enhancing techniques and equipment not available from other manufacturers.

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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.

Premier Member Hospitals Can Save on Steam Sterilization for Medical Waste Disposal