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Importance of Record Keeping

March 25, 2016Sporetesting BlogBy Daena Prevo

Record keeping is a critical component of any sterilization monitoring protocol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Prevention (OSAP), all recommend keeping a log for the purpose of recording daily sterilization records.

Record KeepingWith each sterilization cycle, it is advised to document all mechanical parameters as well as the results of any biological and chemical indicators. Sterilization records should be maintained in accordance with local (state) recommendations.  We advise keeping these records for a minimum of 3 years.

In addition, records for all maintenance and repairs of your sterilizer should be kept, including: date, reasons, description, parts replaced or repaired, and any subsequent retesting results. Inspectors may request to view your records to ensure that mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring is being properly performed and recorded. Complete and accurate records will also provide documentation should a legal dispute regarding alleged negligence occur.

For assistance on how to maintain accurate record keeping, please contact our experts:

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About the author

Daena Prevo

Daena Prevo is the Customer Service Manager and Compliance Specialist at Mesa Labs Spore Testing facility in Traverse City, Michigan. Her expertise stems from 10+ years in the healthcare industry and education as a biologist. Currently, she works with the DSO client’s safety and OSHA coordinators formulating effective corporate infection control programs for their many offices, provides sterilizer monitoring training programs for Mesa’s new customers, and leads the customer service team.

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