
The Processes that Save Lives: Washer Loading for the Win
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Your washer's spray arms are spinning, but are your instruments actually getting clean? On this week's episode of Beyond Clean, "The Processes that Save Lives," we're diving into the science of proper washer loading with Anna Castillo-Gutierrez, Sterile Processing Educator at Texas Children's Hospital. From protecting your SPD's most delicate instruments to washer testing dos and don'ts, Anna reveals why understanding the 'why' behind your washer loading techniques is crucial for patient safety and automated cleaning effectiveness. Is your department setting every cycle up for cleaning success? Get ready to turn up the volume and fire up those washers -- this is one episode you don't want to miss!
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