Sterilization Essentials: Back to the Basics of a Complex Process

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In healthcare, we all continually work to ensure positive patient outcomes. The sterile processing department plays a critical role in meeting this goal. Patient safety is dependent on effective instrument sterilization. Sterilization is often seen as a simple process, but in reality, it is complex and requires a thorough understanding of all the steps involved. In this session, we will dive into the details of the two main types of sterilization used in healthcare settings: steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide. This will include a review of quality control measures and sterilization assurance processes that are essential to delivering safe patient care and are supported by nationally recognized guidelines and standards....