The perioperative and sterile processing departments form the backbone of healthcare facilities, ensuring patient safety through impeccable instrument care and rigorous sterilization protocols. These departments are responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical equipment used in surgeries and procedures, playing a pivotal role in infection prevention. This post explores the principles of proper instrument care,… Continue reading Comprehensive Guidance on Instrument Care and Patient Safety in Healthcare Facilities
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Avoid the Chain of Infection in Healthcare Facilities
The spread of infections has long been a critical challenge in healthcare environments. From perioperative suites to sterile processing departments, maintaining a clean, sterile environment is vital to ensuring patient safety, reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and protecting medical staff. But how can we truly break the chain of infection and ensure a safer environment? At… Continue reading Avoid the Chain of Infection in Healthcare Facilities
Why Is It Important to Sterilize Medical Equipment?
Sterilization of medical equipment is one of the most critical steps in ensuring patient safety and maintaining excellence in healthcare. By eliminating harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and spores, proper sterilization helps prevent the spread of infections and protects both patients and healthcare providers. For healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, and anyone involved in medical… Continue reading Why Is It Important to Sterilize Medical Equipment?
New EtO Regulations: How They Impact Sterile Processing & the Need for Deep Cleaning
The EPA’s new ethylene oxide (EtO) regulations are poised to transform healthcare sterilization. EtO sterilizes nearly half of U.S. medical devices, so these changes could trigger supply chain disruptions, workflow shifts, and added pressure on sterile processing departments (SPD). OR Today Magazine (March 2025) warns that hospitals and ASCs may need to adapt as… Continue reading New EtO Regulations: How They Impact Sterile Processing & the Need for Deep Cleaning
Understanding the Critical Difference Between Daily EVS Cleaning and Professional Deep Cleaning in Operating Rooms
Maintaining a sterile operating room (OR) in healthcare facilities is vital for patient and staff safety. While daily Environmental Services (EVS) cleaning is a critical routine, it differs significantly from professional deep cleaning—especially when it comes to surgical tables and OR equipment. At pkt-1. we explore why both cleaning types are essential and how they contribute… Continue reading Understanding the Critical Difference Between Daily EVS Cleaning and Professional Deep Cleaning in Operating Rooms
Why PKT is Your Top Choice for Medical Equipment Cleaning
Ensuring the safety of healthcare facilities is no small feat. Medical professionals, hospital staff, and clinic managers know that effective disinfection is critical for patient well-being, infection control, and regulatory compliance. That’s where PKT comes in. With cutting-edge technology, specialized services, and a commitment to excellence, PKT has redefined the way medical equipment cleaning is… Continue reading Why PKT is Your Top Choice for Medical Equipment Cleaning
The Importance of Proper Medical Equipment Cleaning
Introduction When it comes to healthcare, cleanliness isn’t just a policy—it’s a critical component for patient safety and infection control. Contaminated medical equipment poses a significant risk to patients, staff, and the overall reputation of healthcare facilities. That’s where PKT steps in, offering specialized cleaning and sterilization services to meet the highest industry standards. This… Continue reading The Importance of Proper Medical Equipment Cleaning