DECONTAMINATION & STERILISATION ARTICLES
Driving efficiency with robots in sterile services
An ageing population, tight labour markets, the ergonomic strain on employees, rising healthcare costs and sustainability goals are forcing hospitals to rethink the design of processes in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD). Robotic wrapping of medical instrument trays can contribute to a solution for these challenges, according to Mariska van der Vliet and Niels Welling
Dare to defy the dogma in decontamination
A recent study day, hosted by the Central Sterilising Club, focused on the theme ‘Dare to Defy the Dogma’, with the aim of challenging the ‘thinking and norms’ within the infection prevention and decontamination sectors. Louise Frampton reports.
Choosing sterile barrier systems: a holistic approach
As the healthcare sector faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, sterile services departments are debating the relative advantages of flexible sterile wrap versus reusable rigid containers. Choosing a sterile barrier system is a major decision and can only be made after weighing all the relevant factors. Karina Engels provides an insight into the key considerations.
COVER STORY: Let’s elevate the status of decontamination
Training of decontamination staff is vital for patient safety, but can also have other key benefits – including boosting morale and enhancing the overall performance of the department.
CSC’s scientific conference to ‘push the boundaries’
Dr. Jimmy Walker, chair of the Central Sterilising Club, provides an insight into what the 2024 Annual Scientific Conference has to offer. He reveals that delegates will be “in for a big surprise”.
COVER STORY: 40 years of ensuring patient safety
2024 is a key moment in history for Wassenburg Medical. The company will be celebrating its 40-year anniversary in business. Having designed the world’s first automated endoscope reprocessor, the company continues to drive innovation.
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