A key player in infection control: The autoclave advantage for hospitals

09-01-2024

Infection control and prevention remain a paramount concern in hospitals – fortunately, autoclaves can present these medical facilities with lots of advantages.

In Celitron’s next article, we will delve deeper into the benefits of cutting-edge, onsite infection control technology such as steam sterilization!

Infection control protocols: A crucial framework for any medical facility

In medical facilities such as hospitals, infection control protocols are a set of systematic and standardized procedures designed to prevent and manage the spread of infections. These protocols are crucial components of a comprehensive waste management strategy to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff.

Typical elements of infection control protocols in hospitals include:

Hand hygiene. Rigorous hand hygiene practices are fundamental to any infection control system within a medical facility. Healthcare workers should be made aware of proper handwashing techniques and use hand sanitizers regularly to minimize the risk of transmitting infections.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The use of appropriate PPE, such as gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection is essential when treating patients and handling infectious medical waste in hospitals.
Isolation measures. Depending on the nature of the infection, certain patients may be isolated from others. This can include measures like airborne precautions, droplet precautions, or contact precautions to prevent the spread of infections to others.
Regular cleaning. Strict infection protocols are in place for the regular and thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, medical equipment, and common areas of the hospital.
Sterilization of hospital waste and medical instruments. Disinfecting instruments is NOT the same as sterilizing them! Only sterilization can guarantee that medical tools can be safely used for the treatment of patients without the risks of infections spreading. Celitron’s autoclaves are an excellent example of infection control technology that can get rid of even heat-resistant pathogens. Regardless of size, they provide the same reliable performance for smaller clinics and larger hospitals looking for autoclaves to help with their infection control procedures.
Hospital waste management. Proper disposal of medical waste is a critical aspect of infection control. Protocols outline procedures for the safe disposal of different types of infectious materials, such as medical sharps which need to be shredded according to infection control protocols.
Vaccination programs. Infection control protocols often include vaccination programs for healthcare workers to protect them from certain diseases. This also plays a large role in reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Patient screening. Protocols may involve routine screening of patients for certain infections, particularly those with high contagion potential.
Staff education and training. Ongoing education and training programs are integral to efficient infection control protocols. Healthcare workers need to receive regular updates on the latest infection control guidelines, techniques, and technologies to stay informed and adept at handling evolving challenges within the medical industry.
Surveillance and reporting. Protocols include systems for monitoring and surveillance to promptly identify and respond to any unusual patterns of infections. This helps in preventing potential outbreaks and addressing any potential issues swiftly. In the case of medical instrument sterilization, Celitron’s autoclaves make the documentation and monitoring process much easier with their own software and a PC connection.

The role of autoclaves in infection control and prevention

Infection control and prevention are two sides of the same coin in the healthcare industry. While infection control strategies serve to mitigate risks within hospitals and other medical facilities, infection prevention focuses on broader community health. Autoclaves play a pivotal role in both aspects.

Imagine a hospital that not only manages infections within its walls but actively contributes to preventing the spread of diseases in the community outside of its walls. Autoclaves, by ensuring instruments are free from pathogens, become contributors to the larger goal of infection prevention.

Apart from being a socially and environmentally conscious infection control and prevention solution, autoclaves bring many advantages for hospitals – let us a get closer look at these benefits!

The autoclave advantage unveiled for hospitals – Benefits of Celitron’s steam sterilizers

Reliable sterilization performance, regardless of size

Celitron’s autoclaves fall into the highest class available on the market. These are vacuum autoclaves, also known as class B autoclaves. With the use of a powerful vacuum pump, these machines can remove all the air from their chamber.

Why is this important?

Because air is one of the greatest obstacles to efficient sterilization. Removing this obstacle makes sterilization much more reliable, and faster, not to mention more versatile – vacuum autoclaves can treat more types of material, an advantage that hospitals should not overlook.

Celitron’s autoclaves all provide the same performance, ensuring a quality and profitable solution for medical facilities of all sizes.

Onsite autoclaves facilitate infection prevention in hospitals

Autoclaves are a crucial, frontline element of infection prevention in hospitals. They play a large role in reducing the risks of healthcare-associated infections by allowing you to treat medical equipment and waste onsite.

This greatly reduces all risks associated with traditional methods of medical waste disposal, where the waste will only be treated once taken offsite. Sterilizing waste makes storage and transportation much easier and safer for hospitals.

Autoclaves help ensure compliance with infection control protocols in hospitals

Another great advantage of Celitron’s autoclaves is that they make adhering to strict infection protocols much easier for hospitals. These machines are in line with recommendations set by the EU and the WHO and comply with the highest international regulatory requirements, such as:

DIRECTIVE 2014/68/EU, REGULATION (EU) 2017/745, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, CE, TÜV

Using quality equipment like this is also a testament to the commitment of your facility to adhere to the highest standards of infection control.

The definitive autoclave advantage for hospitals: Cost-effective sterilization

One of the biggest advantages that Celitron’s autoclaves can bring to hospitals is cost-effective sterilization without compromising on infection control standards. With advanced water and energy-saving systems, and different capacity chambers suited to facilities of all sizes, your facility can continue to operate profitably.

Eco-conscious infection control and prevention in hospitals via autoclaves

Cost-effective sterilization also comes with sustainable infection control and prevention. By promoting the reuse of sterilized medical instruments, your facility also contributes to the reduction of the generation of medical waste.

Celitron is proud to offer both technologically advanced and environmentally conscious onsite infection control solutions with its hospital autoclaves.

The cutting-edge infection control technology of Celitron’s autoclaves

Celitron’s infection control technology also facilitates the everyday use of hospital autoclaves. Automated controls, real-time monitoring, and user-friendly interfaces help streamline the entire infection prevention process.

Make the most out of the advantages that Celitron’s hospital autoclaves can bring you and adhere to infection control protocols more easily!

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