Sterilization manual for health centers

This updated sterilization manual informs health workers about the simple protocols and procedures that have been developed to prevent hospital-acquired infections both inside and outside the sterilization plant.

Acosta-Gnass, Silvia I.; Andrade Stempliuk, Valeska de · 1970

Abstract

The guidelines included in this manual show the steps to follow in cleaning, preparing, sterilizing, storing and transporting hospital equipment so as to obtain sterile material. It is very important to be aware of this information in order to provide patients with safe health care. (PAHO website abstract)

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Classification

Document type: Technical Guidance
DEC type: Handbook/Manual
Subject: Medical equipment
DEC terms: Cleaning agentsDisinfectantsHandwashingHospitalsHygieneMedical equipmentMedical wastesSterilizingWaste disposal
Sponsoring organization: USAID. Bur. for Latin America and the Caribbean. Ofc. of Regional Sustainable Development
Authoring organization: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Language: English

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