The PassPortŪ Sterilizer
Monitoring Service provides you with an immediate read-out biological
indicator system certified for use with all Steam sterilization cycles
(gravity, vacuum, and flash), affording you both the peace of mind and
legal documentation you need in monitoring the sterilization at
your facility.
- Peace of mind is immediate after processing with the advanced
technology SteamPlus Integrator, which has documented
performance equal to a BI (Biological Indicator) plus a safety
margin, and has been scientifically engineered to integrate all three
critical parameters of sterilization (i.e., time, temperature, and
saturated steam).
- Legal documentation comes in the way of verified test reports
certifying that sterilization has taken place through the death of Bacillus spores. SPSmedical
is the largest independent sterilizer testing laboratory in North America
and is registered with the FDA (Reg.
No. 1319130) and provides for 24-hour incubation for steam cycles with
all sterilization processes.
3 Easy Steps
- Process ... the Integrator and BI Test strip along with your
load according to the sterilizer manufacturer's instructions.
- Release ... the load if the dark bar on the Integrator has
entered the blue SAFE area.
- Mail ... the BI
Test strip to SPSmedical for culturing using the prepaid envelope. You'll be able to follow the results in
real-time on the internet and you will receive your documentation in
the mail. (In case of failure, you will be notified immediately
by confidential phone call.)
From a scientific point of view, patients
rely on healthcare workers to use sterile instruments and materials
whenever a procedure involves penetration of soft tissue or bone. You
can see immediate results with the SteamPlus Integrator, view your Spore Test Results
on-line at your convenience in real-time, and acquire official
documentation through the mail.
From a regulatory point of view, OSHA
has stated that they are relying on CDC guidelines to be followed for
the proper cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of instruments and
materials. Sterilizer monitoring on a daily basis with chemical
indicators and weekly with a biological indicator are part of the CDC
guidelines that in some states have become law.
From a legal point of view, any
healthcare facility sued for malpractice concerning an infection should
be advised that maintaining sterilization records documents "presumption of legitimacy" that
could shift the burden of proof to the plaintiff. In today's
litigious society, it simply makes good business sense to keep
sterilization records.
From an economic point of view, only the PassPortŪ
system from SPSmedical provides immediate sterilizer test results that can
save you the time, expense, and danger of releasing non-sterile loads. This
peace of mind, combined with the legal documentation from our 3rd-party
laboratory, makes it possible for you to:
- Reduce the risk and costs of surgical infections
- Meet local, state, and federal agency guidelines
- Make decisions and take appropriate action in case of sterilizer
failures
- Eliminate recalls of improperly processed loads
- Repair a malfunctioning sterilizer and get it back in service
quickly.
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