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ment set assembly work-
station is outfitted with
lights and magnifying
glasses to ease eyestrain
during instrument inspec-
tions and cushioned mats
that make standing less
taxing. The most fre-
quently used assembly
supplies should be easiest
to reach and stored in
sequence to match the
order in which they're
used. In addition, work-
stations should always be
kept clear of clutter.
Finally, visual displays
should be easy to view,
meaning they should fall
within the normal line of
sight, which is defined as
10 to 15 degrees below the horizontal plane. All of
our decontamination and assembly workstations are
set up with these ergonomic factors in mind.
OSM
Mr. Voigt (mark.voigt@centracare.com)
is coordinator of processing and steriliza-
tion at St. Cloud (Minn.) Hospital.
• SEPARATION ANXIETY Pass-through autoclaves serve as a barrier
between clean and sterile areas.
Mark
Voigt
Mark
Voigt
• READY TO GO Instruments are placed in blue wrap or in rigid containers for sterilization.
