TJC ‘Quick Safety’ Report Targets Safe Reuse of Surgical Instruments
March 1, 2022
For organizations performing reprocessing, ensuring that instruments and devices are reusable (and in good condition, with the ability to be cleaned and sterilized according to validated manufacturer’s instructions) is vital to patient safety. This Quick Safety Report from the Joint Commission provides interventions to prevent reprocessing of devices that are inappropriate for use/reuse.