Greatest Challenges to Surgical Instrument Sterilization

by Healthcare Purchasing News Online

PHILADELPHIA, April 9, 2010 -- A recent survey conducted by Millennium Surgical Corp. revealed that, "A variety of staff members with different levels of sterilization training and experience" is the overwhelming obstacle to proper instrument reprocessing. Given the lack of knowledge in this area, what can facilities do to improve their infection prevention and patient safety efforts? One thing that eligible organizations can do is request instrument reprocessing steps posters, completely free of charge from Millennium.

View the survey results here.