The Critical Role of Point-of-use Pre-Cleaning in Instrument Reprocessing Workflows

As automated reprocessing solutions replace time-consuming manual processes, point of care HLD of ultrasound probes has become a safe and effective alternative to centralized methods. When taking into account key considerations around technology, traceability, safety and workflows, point of care HLD can be an efficient and cost-effective way to prevent patients from the risk of infection.

Many of the regulatory and accreditation criteria for healthcare facilities relate to decontamination, sterilization and maintenance procedures. The standards often require hospital SPD, BMET, OR, Infection Control and other technicians to follow and have easy access to manufacturers’ directives regarding preparing and caring for their devices, equipment and systems.

A challenging time is about to hit healthcare as multiple circumstances converge to exert increasing pressure on healthcare infection prevention efforts over the next 10-20 years.

Floors, often overlooked in the past as a major factor of environmental contamination.

A review of the far reaching impacts of this notoriously unreliable diagnostic test, and an evidence-based solution that is setting a new benchmark for patient care.

Recent studies and reports continue to shed light on the topic of Reusable EEG Electrodes and justification to transition to single patient Disposable EEG Electrodes.