Sterile Processing – Staying Current with ANSI/AAMI

Featured Speaker:  Delores O’Connell, Clinical Education Specialist, (LPN, BA, AGTS, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CSPDT, ASQ-CQIA) an expert in supporting professional education to achieve best practices for sterile processing, infection control, surgical and endoscopy environments as it pertains to device processing. Most recently, she was recognized for her work on the IAHCSMM Central Service Technical Manual 8th Edition as a Subject Matter Expert.

Objectives:

• Explain how the original equipment manufacturer’s instruction for use plays a role when updating standards and recommended practices
• Discuss the application guidelines for establishing a systematic and methodical approach for reviewing new medical products and devices