AAMI ST79:2006 and A1:2008

Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities (Consolidated Text)

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation , 07/24/2008

Publisher: AAMI

File Format: PDF

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Standard By:Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation , 07/24/2008

Published:07/24/2008

Pages:215

File Size:1 file , 2.1 MB

Language:English

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This recommended practice covers steam sterilization in health care facilities. The recommendations are intended to promote assurance of sterility and to guide health care personnel in the proper use of processing equipment. Included within the scope of the recommended practice are functional and physical design criteria for sterilization processing areas (decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and sterile storage areas); staff qualifications, education, and other personnel considerations; processing procedures; installation, care, and maintenance of steam sterilizers; quality control; and quality process improvement.