title: Immediate use steam sterilization: moving beyond current policy.
abstract: Immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS) is steam sterilization intended for immediate use. IUSS may cause an increased risk of infection to patients because of stress and time constraints placed on staff. When IUSS is used, it is vital to properly carry out the complete multistep process according to the manufacturer's written validated instructions for use.
authors.affiliation: Seavey Healthcare Consulting, LLC, Arvada, CO 80002, USA. rose@seaveyhealthcareconsulting.com
authors.forename: Rose
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Seavey
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D013227:Steam; D013242:Sterilization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000382:microbiology*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D013227:Steam