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Beyond Clean Water Quality Expert™

The key to understanding how to manage water quality for the reprocessing of medical devices is...

-Jeffrey Paquet

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"Piping Up in SPD" with our Water Quality expert™

Episode 1: Jeff dives into the critical topic of establishing multidisciplinary teams to address water quality issues in Sterile Processing. He'll identify why these teams are important, explore the key players needed on these teams, and discuss the challenges of getting buy-in across multiple departments.

Episode 2: Jeff tackles the crucial challenge of establishing program goals for water quality management. He'll discuss how multidisciplinary teams set these goals, explore the impact of available resources, and explain why high-level objectives should align with your facility's quality of care standards.

Episode 3: Jeff explores the crucial process of surveying and documenting your current water quality state in your SPD. He'll discuss who should be involved in this process, explain what information needs to be gathered, and highlight the importance of proper sampling access.

Episode 4: Jeff tackles the critical challenge of risk analysis in SPD water quality management! He'll reveal why this process is your secret weapon for prioritizing water quality issues in your department and more! Discover how you can leverage your SPD’s resources and transform your approach to water quality.

Episode 5: Ready to dive into key water quality monitoring workflows? Join Jeff as he breaks down the key indicators you need to be on the lookout for and reveals his proven strategies for creating and implementing effective water monitoring programs.

Episode 6: Join Jeff as he reveals the water quality warning signs you should be on the lookout for in your SPD! Learn more about critical alert levels, their impact on patient safety, and when immediate action is needed. Your guide to spotting and preventing water quality issues starts here!

Episode 7: Jeff tackles what to do when your SPD's water quality goes wrong! He'll guide you through proven corrective actions, share effective strategies for getting back on track, and explain why preparation is key to managing quality issues. Don't miss out - tune in today!

Episode 8: Jeff takes an honest look at how ANSI/AAMI ST108 is shaking up water quality in Sterile Processing! He'll explore what these new standards mean for your SPD's water quality program and share expert tips for successfully implementing these updated requirements.

Straight from the Water Quality expert™

"Clean Steam is not required to be used in Sterile Processing departments by ST108. The new standard does have..."

"There are 7 characteristics that are primary indicators of SPD water quality
that are listed in Table 4. They are..."

"Here it is in writing that they must be actively involved. Sponsorship means they must demonstrate that they..."

"One of the main rationales given by this standard for its existence is to improve the longevity of medical..."

"We have seen the emergence of “Super Bugs” that must be inactivated on these devices, or else they can..."

"The goal was to provide high-quality information to sterile processing departments so they could..."

"By introducing a comprehensive water treatment system that followed AAMI TIR34 best practices for Utility Water..."

"...not following equipment IFU’s and not paying attention to Utility Water quality can get you into hot water!"

"AAMI recognizes that this water can be as important to the effectiveness of your disinfection and sterilization..."

"Clean steam is produced from Critical Water through an RO or DI process and contains virtually no ionic..."

"TIR34 extensively covers water quality system design best practices as well as the necessary monitoring, control..."

"If you are not dealing with monitoring and managing your water daily: testing, recording data,..."

Contact This Expert

Do you have questions about water quality?

You can reach Jeffrey at: jpaquet@mmicmedical.com

Learn more about MMIC Medical Systems by visiting their website.

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