Sterile Processing
“Recent Interest in Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization in Health Care Settings”
3M Health Care Academy* presents..."Recent Interest in Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization in Health Care Settings" Hydrogen peroxide sterilization has been utilized in health care settings since 1990s, however there has been recent interest in this technology due to several factors such as new recommendations to move from High-Level Disinfection (HLD) or liquid chemical sterilization of flexible […]
“Procedure Relationships: The Importance of IFUs, Guidelines and Policies”
3M Health Care*, Medical Solutions Division, presents..."Procedure Relationships: The Importance of IFUs, Guidelines and Policies" Sterile Processing departments have a number of processes being performed at any given time. And while the practices seem to come second nature to the professionals, the instructions for use, guidelines, and policies are what guide them. In this webinar, […]
On-demand: “Personal Protective Equipment: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”
Pfiedler Education* presents...On-demand: "Personal Protective Equipment: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You" Every healthcare working who cares for patients, or supports the staff who care for patients, will most likely have to use personal protective equipment (PPE) at some point during their work duties. Whether a nurse, a sterile processing technician, an environmental services […]
“CSSD & OR: Speaking the Same Patient Safety Language”
3M* Medical Solutions Division presents..."CSSD & OR: Speaking the Same Patient Safety Language" Patient outcomes are determined by the professionals dedicated to their safety. While they all have that goal in common, the way they contribute will vary. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration. Through understanding and leveraging other realities, perioperative […]
“A Deeper Understanding of What’s Happening in that Magic Box”
3M* Health Care Academy presents..."A Deeper Understanding of What’s Happening in that Magic Box" In this webinar, we’ll discuss the fundamentals of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization in healthcare facilities. We’ll be examining the different sterilization options available in healthcare facilities and examine variables that can affect the sterilization process. Then, we’ll pull it all together […]
“Driving to Zero: The Rationale for Every Load Monitoring Across Sterilization Modalities”
3M Health Care Academy* presents…"Driving to Zero: The Rationale for Every Load Monitoring Across Sterilization Modalities" In healthcare, the objective is to continually raise the bar for patient safety to ensure positive patient outcomes. The sterile processing department plays a critical role in meeting this goal. While there are many essential tools in the sterilization […]
“Sterilization Tech Line Q&A”
3M Health Care Academy* presents..."Sterilization Tech Line Q&A" Explore trending topics from the Sterilization Tech Line, where a 3M expert will delve into practical solutions aligned with industry standards and recommended practices to enhance your understanding of sterilization best practices. Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to: Discuss […]
“Quality: The Newest Sterile Processing Buzzword”
3M* Health Care Academy presents..."Quality: The Newest Sterile Processing Buzzword" Quality is vital to the overall outcome of Sterile Processing (SP) practices. If SP professionals do not perform their responsibilities to the highest caliber, patients can be harmed. But while we talk about quality and its importance, do we really know what it means? In […]
“Understanding AAMI ST108 & the Importance of Water Quality”
Nalco* presents..."Understanding AAMI ST108 & the Importance of Water Quality" From cleaning to sterilization, water is critical to medical device processing. Poor water quality presents multiple threats, including: Reduced cleaning effectiveness Potential health risk for surgical site infections (SSIs) Shortened useful life of medical devices In this webinar, our experts will review the new ANSI/AAMI Standard […]
“If it Ain’t Broke: Sterilizer Monitoring & Testing”
3M Health Care* presents..."If it Ain’t Broke: Sterilizer Monitoring & Testing" The effects of broken or malfunctioning sterile processing equipment is devastating to department workflow and productivity. Our ability to provide the necessary instrumentation to surgeons and patients can also be affected. In this webinar, we’ll take a look at how an effective sterilizer monitoring […]
