Germicidal detergents are an important tool for Sterile Processing Departments. They may be used for delicate items that cannot be processed through thermal disinfection in washer disinfectors. Germicidal is a generic term for “germ killing”. The terms germicidal, disinfectant and antimicrobial may be used interchangeably.
Matthew 25: Ministries
Matthew 25: Ministries is a charitable group dedicated to putting basic resources such as cleaning supplies into the hands of those who can make good use of those supplies.
Can my detergent kill germs?
When contaminated instruments arrive in Sterile Processing, our primary goal is starting soil removal with various types of detergents.
Matthew 25: Ministries
Matthew 25: Ministries is a charitable group dedicated to putting basic resources such as cleaning supplies into the hands of those who can make good use of those supplies.
The Importance of Temperature Monitoring
Sterile Processing technicians work hard to receive and disassemble contaminated instruments. In addition, every sink has monitors to check and log sheets to initial. Would it help to use a non-enzymatic detergent at the sink to eliminate the need for temperature monitoring?
Why use enzymatic detergents for pre-cleaning
By Peggy Spitzer
In
Central Sterile,
Endoscope Pre-cleaning,
Infection Control,
Instrument Care,
Medical
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How does the lack of scrubbing and friction during transport and holding impact our choice of pretreatment and cleaning chemicals?
Disinfectants and Barriers
COVID-19 has made dentists question if their disinfecting procedures are enough to keep staff and patients safe. Should you use more disinfectant? Is a barrier doing enough to protect clients? Won’t disinfecting more cause damage to your equipment?
Prevent Biofilm with QEZ Bedside kits
Every endoscopy team must figure out the protocols and supplies to prevent dried soils inside and outside of endoscopes. Delays and dried soils may lead to biofilm.
COVID-19 and ProSpray™ Disinfectants
An update from Certol International based on recent information from the CDC.
Point of Use Instrument Care
By Peggy Spitzer
In
Central Sterile,
enzymatic,
Infection Control,
Instrument Care,
instrument cleaners,
Medical
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Why are surveyors focusing on point of use instrument care? Transport of Instruments may take one to two hours from end of procedure to start of soak time in Central Processing.