Sterilization practices: past, present, and future.
Processing of instruments has become complex. OR nurses are sometimes assigned this responsibility without having proper knowledge and understanding of processing procedures. Formal continuing education programs and continuous quality reviews must be carried out to ensure appropriate processing of OR equipment.
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D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends