National Sterile Processing Appreciation Week recognizes the committed specialists that fill Sterile Processing departments and make a difference in patient care throughout the United States. Sterile Processing Technicians are being celebrated for their important role and commitment to patient safety during the annual National Sterile Processing Week, October 9-15, 2016.
Sterile processing technicians are responsible for processing surgical instruments, supplies and equipment. They provide support to patient-care services with their responsibilities encompassing cleaning and decontamination, sterilization, assembly, storage and distribution of surgical instruments needed for patient care. They also perform daily testing on all sterilization equipment and routine biological monitoring of each load to ensure sterilization parameters are met.
Please join us in honoring these dedicated sterile processing department professionals by celebrating National Sterile Processing Week, October 9 - 15.
Krysta Collins ST
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Clovis Community Medical Center
Michael Powell
Director of Sterile Processing Department
Community Regional Medical Center