Live Webinar: November 14, 2024- 10:00-11:00(CST)

In the quest for clinical excellence, the integrity and function of sterilization wrap is paramount to safeguarding patient health by ensuring the sterility of medical instruments. This webinar explores the pivotal role wrap plays in healthcare settings in reducing the risk of HAIs, a fundamental aspect in maintaining rigorous safety standards. Additionally, it addresses compliance with industry-specific standards and regulatory directives, reviewing the latest guidelines from authoritative bodies such as AAMI, AORN, CDC, ISO and the FDA. A focus is placed on achieving an optimal balance of wrap properties when selecting and using sterilization wrap. In conjunction, the assessment of total wrap cost and ongoing performance will be covered. By sharing best practices in sterilization wrap usage, this presentation aims to elevate the standards of clinical safety and efficiency.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Importance of Sterilization Wrap 

a. Explain the critical role sterilization wrap plays in maintaining the sterility of medical instruments and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). 

2. Compliance with Standards and Regulations 

a. Discuss adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements for sterilization wrap. 

b. Review the latest guidelines from recognized authorities such as AAMI, AORN, CDC, ISO and FDA. 

3. Optimal Balance: Assessing Key Features of Sterilization Wrap 

a. Learn how to assess a wrap’s balance of properties and the total cost of use when evaluating purchasing options. 

b. Discuss key performance indicators for wrap (e.g., unexpected cost increases, reprocessing rates, OR delays, patient outcomes). 

Speaker: SADE BROWN, PHD, R&D ENGINEER, OWENS & MINOR