MHFPS EDU-CEU Event - Understanding AAMI ST108 and the Importance of Water Quality
Train and upadate your staff about AAMI ST108 and the significance of water quality in healthcare facilities. Experts will break down the complexities of ST108 and its impact on patient safety, IPC, Codes and TJC issues.
Learn about the latest guidelines and best practices to ensure water quality meets the highest standards. Expand your knowledge - stay current in the field - train staff - of healthcare water management. Register now... you and your crew! FREE! CEU Credits.
Learning Points:
From cleaning to sterilization, water is critical to medical device processing. Poor water quality presents multiple threats, including:
- Reduced cleaning effectiveness
- Potential health risk for surgical site infections (SSIs)
- Shortened useful life of medical devices.
In this presentation, experts from Nalco Water will review the new ANSI/AAMI Standard 108 for maintaining optimal water quality in your sterile processing department. You’ll also gain valuable insights regarding:
- Water management programs
- Pretreatment systems
- Routine monitoring
Speakers:
- Nikhil Sheth, Marketing Manager & Healthcare Industry Consultant at Nalco Water. Nikhil is a national expert on healthcare water safety and a frequent speaker, presenter, podcaster etc. at the highest level of code compliance, safety and current standards.
- Stephen V Deschenes, Senior Water Safety Consultant, Water Safety Services WS120 at Nalco Water. Steve has spent a career at the forefront of all aspects of Water Safety in healthcare environments. Steve is a national expert on water topics ranging from energy efficiency to the most vital IPC and waterborne health hazards.
Nalco Water is an Ecolab company. Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to maintain clean and safe healthcare environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.
