Hughes Chuck
SPS Medical Supply Corp., Rush, New York, USA.
AORN J. 2008 Jan;87(1):176-82; quiz 183-6. doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2007.07.004.
Proper sterilization of reusable medical instruments, supplies, and devices and maintaining the sterility of these items until they are used are critical aspects of infection control. To minimize risk, perioperative managers should perform sterilization audits to test their facilities. This article guides the reader through a systematic, comprehensive, sterilization audit that evaluates facility design, personnel training, and processing procedures.
对可重复使用的医疗器械、用品和设备进行适当消毒，并在使用前保持这些物品的无菌状态，是感染控制的关键环节。为了将风险降至最低，围手术期管理人员应进行消毒审核以检测其设施。本文指导读者进行一项系统、全面的消毒审核，该审核评估设施设计、人员培训和处理程序。
