May 15, 2023 | Author: Mary Olivera, Featured, Sterile Processing
Today we may view the central sterile department of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s as primitive sterile processing. Reminiscing on the period, we performed supply chain duties such as distributing supplies to the nursing units, replenishing glass IV bottles, managing the... 
May 2, 2023 | Infection Control, News, Sterile Processing
Image courtesy of Eden Park Eden Park, a leading manufacturer of Far-UVC technology for continuous disinfection of air and surfaces, has released TrofferShield²²², the first dual-purpose recessed lighting for continuous disinfection of well-populated commercial... 
Apr 18, 2023 | News, Sterile Processing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new health protections to reduce exposure to Ethylene Oxide (EtO), including more stringent air emissions standards and additional protections for workers who are exposed to the gas used to sterilize medical... 
Mar 28, 2023 | Blog, Ultrasonics
Ultraviolet (UV) light is used to treat water because it effectively destroys microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, preventing them from reproducing and causing diseases. At the same time, using UV light means no harmful chemicals are needed. UV... 
Mar 28, 2023 | News, Sterile Processing
A first-of-its-kind study from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Foundation and Ofstead & Associates, Inc. involved the development and testing of an innovative and comprehensive training program for frontline Sterile Processing (SP)...
