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Key benefits in sterilisation
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What was on this load?
The most obvious benefit is that you know exactly what was on a load, not just the type of item, but the actual item.
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Where are they now?
You know exactly where they are. If you need to recall them you just walk up to the shelf and get them.
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Who used them?
You also know if a patient has used them. There is no need to search through patient notes. It’s all there.
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What's in this load?
Know what is in a steriliser right now without having to wait for the cycle to finish.
Theatre staff really appreciate this when they are waiting for that one critical item.
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Did it pass?
Record other test results including biologicals in the one place.
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No stealing!
If someone takes an item that hasn’t been sterilised then they will be blocked from using it with a patient. It is not until the entire load is released that any item can be used.
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Accountability
Know who loaded the sterilisers and who released a load.
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Reject!
If a load fails then all items can be rejected. If any of these items are then scanned to a patient then the nurse will be alerted.
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Fast track
If an item is required urgently in theatre then the staff will be reminded.