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W
hat's the best way to keep your sterilized instru-
ments free of contaminants and protect them
from damage during storage and transport? Most
of our clients use some combination of dispos-
able blue wrap and reusable sealed containers.
Containers cost more, but they feature rigid bottoms that cannot be
penetrated, punctured or torn. Here's how to decide if containers
make sense for your facility.
1. Is wrap giving you headaches?
The impetus for most facili-
ties to buy containers is when tears and holes in wrap are causing
them problems. Let your experience be your guide. A surgical set is
Lucas Higman, MBA, DSc, FACHE | St. Petersburg, Fla.
Can Sealed Sterilization Containers Lock in Savings?
How to decide if containers or wrapping is best for your facility.
• WORTH THE COST? Kept in good
working order, sealed containers will
save your facility money over time.
