The Importance of Sterile Packaging Systems on Patient Safety
In previous Elmed blogs we’ve discussed the importance of having clean, sterile, moisture-free instruments for every patient, every time. Achieving this goal is crucial when trying to minimize patient risk and patient harm caused by contaminated instruments and reusable medical devices. CS/SPD reprocessing personnel have always been told that “If...
A Checklist For Purchasing New Surgical Instruments Part III
The first step in reducing patients’ risk of a surgical site infection (SSI) caused by a contaminated surgical instrument begins with an in-depth assessment of the various brands and options that are available prior to making the final purchasing decision. According to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation...
“A Checklist For Purchasing New Surgical Instruments Part II”
The first step in reducing your patients’ risk of a surgical site infection (SSI) caused by a contaminated surgical instrument begins with an in-depth assessment of the various brands and options that are available prior to making the final purchasing decision. According to the Association for the Advancement of Medical...
