Water: The Life’s Blood of Sterile Processing

Water is one of the most overlooked—yet essential—elements in the reprocessing of medical devices. Join us for an in-depth and engaging session that uncovers the critical impact of water quality on the safety, performance, and longevity of medical instrumentation and equipment. Discover the properties of water and how impurities impact the reprocessing cycle from initial cleaning and rinsing to high-level disinfection and steam sterilization. Learn about testing methods for water quality and current limitations. Learn about the risks of poor water quality and discover resources that can help your team make informed, compliant decisions that support safe, high-quality care. Whether you're a technician, manager, or clinical leader, this session will provide valuable insights into optimizing water quality in your reprocessing workflow.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the key characteristics of pure water and why they matter in medical device reprocessing
• Recognize how various water impurities can compromise sterile processing outcomes and equipment integrity
• Learn how to apply appropriate water testing methods to detect and address impurities that pose a risk to safe and effective reprocess

Presenter: Angela Ritchey, Clinical Education Specialist, STERIS

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Questions? 
For more information, or to submit questions to be addressed during the session, please contact:
Laura Harris, MNASCA Executive Director
[email protected]