The following are six ways to better meet the standard from The Joint Commission:
- Ensure staff training and competency in sterilization or high-level disinfection of equipment.
- Make manufacturer’s instructions available to staff and ensure that the instructions are followed.
- Follow evidence-based guidelines when sterilizing or high-level disinfecting equipment.
- Ensure oversight of the disinfection process.
- Follow your organization’s policies and procedures for sterilizing or high-level disinfecting of equipment.
- Localize the process within the facility, when possible.
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