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Recent articlesQuality Monitoring for Decontamination
November 23, 2021
The foundation of sterilization is effective cleaning. How can Sterile Processing (SP) professionals ensure that the mechanical cleaning equipment being used is producing
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New Research Suggests Medical Instrument Processing Personnel May Be Exposed to Tissue, Blood, and Patient Fluids Despite the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
December 2, 2021
Findings from first
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Remembering Our Veterans This November 11
November 8, 2021
Veterans Day, November 11, marks the official anniversary of the end of World War I. It honors the heroes of that tragic struggle and can lend itself to a rededication
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IAHCSMM Hires Federal Lobbyist to Secure Hazard Pay for Sterile Processors
October 13, 2021
The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) has joined forces with the Association of
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IAHCSMM Announces 2021 Award Recipients
August 18, 2021
IAHCSMM’s annual awards program honors Sterile Processing (SP) professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication and service in the SP discipline. We
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Article Addresses Verbiage Shift from Point-of-Use 'Cleaning' to 'Treatment'
August 4, 2021
Confused by what's needed to prepare instruments safely and successfully for transport to the decontamination area after a surgical
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IAHCSMM Announces Board of Director Election Results
April 14, 2021
The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) is pleased to announce the election results for four Board of
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FDA’s Warning on Infections Linked to Urology Scopes Underscores Training, Competency Needs
April 14, 2021
IAHCSMM previously shared with membership the April 1, 2021, warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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The Critical (3) Do's and Don'ts For Handling Sterile Packaging
Author: Michele DeMeo
Contributors: Stephen Kovach, Sue Klacik, Jane Severin, Jon Wilder
Three critical practices to ensure sterile goods are delivered to the
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TJC Revises Its Water Management Requirements
By: IAHCSMM Education Department
March 31, 2021
On March 19, 2021, the Joint Commission announced it approved numerous revisions for prepublication of its water management
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Sterilization Packaging Shortage
By: IAHCSMM Education Department
March 17, 2021
IAHCSMM is aware of reports of sterilization wrap shortages throughout the U.S. Those shortages may require facilities to consider
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Diligence in Implant Processing will Decrease Infection Risks
By: Susan Klacik, BS, CRCST, CIS, CHL, ACE, FCS
March 3, 2021
Implants are foreign bodies that have sustained contact with sterile tissue; therefore, they
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