Sterilization Indicators in Central Sterile Supply Department: Quality Assurance and Cost Implications

Abstract

and hospital administrators. Ensuring quality in sterilization processes requires resources of considerable magnitude. The challenge is to ensure that the sterilization indicators are used efficiently to prevent wastage and maintain quality. acknowledgments Financial support. None reported. Conflict of interest. None reported.

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] The risk of acquiring HIV infection from a nongenital mucosal blood splash, is based on distant and very limited data and is stated to be <0.09%. 2,7 We have, however, identified and confirmed, through phylogenetic analysis and supportive laboratory evidence, an acute HIV infection following conjunctival blood exposure. This report is provided with informed patient consent (caregiver) and their full support to increase knowledge to reduce the future risk to others from such exposures.…”

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