Device Cleaning Instructions – An Overlooked Safety Risk In Sterile Processing
By Andy Petrovich, National Vice President, Crothall Healthcare & Afif Eschiek, National Director, Crothall Healthcare Many sterile processing departments manage thousands of reusable devices from thousands of manufacturers, each with its unique reprocessing requirements. Hospitals rely on clear instructions for use (IFUs) to safely reprocess these medical devices. Yet inconsistent or impractical instructions continue to…