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reach certain parameters and the units are
working properly. Plus, he points out, the
washers have a certain amount of built-in
logic, and will abort cycles if certain criteria
aren't met.
Amy Bush, RN, BSN, MBA, CNOR, who's
transitioning into her new role as vice presi-
dent of operations at UPMC McKeesport
Hospital after spending the past 3.5 years as
executive director of surgical services at
UPMC Presby, believes automated washers
clean instruments thoroughly, reducing the
risk of exposing patients to improperly
cleaned, and therefore inadequately sterilized,
instruments.
Automation lessens the workload and stress
on staff, letting them focus more of their
attention on compiling instrument sets and
loading case carts, the tasks that help
improve overall surgical throughput. "When
you're trying to improve efficiencies and
workflow, you need the backbone of sterile
processing to support the efforts," says Ms.
Bush.
2. Surface cleaning
Proper manual cleaning effectively eradicates
microorganisms, but relying on busy surgical
personnel to use the correct agent for the rec-
ommended exposure time subjects surface
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