3M™ Sterile U Network - Educational Program

Take the Lead in Infection Prevention: What to Look for in Your Sterile Processing Central Sterile Supply Department November 2012 (PDF, 776 KB)

Sterilization and High Level Disinfection: What Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Will Be Looking For September 2012 (PDF, 1184 KB)

The Risks of Not Following Manufacturers Instructions for Use & Recommended Practices July 2012 (PDF, 1.16 MB)

Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome: Contributions to Prevention May 2012 (PDF, 609 KB)

Preparing for a Joint Commission Survey March 2012 (PDF, 847 KB)

FAQ's 2010 Sterilization Assurance Techline July 2011 (PDF, 2 MB)

Understanding the Sonic Cleaning Process June 2011 (PDF, 581 KB)

Performing Risk Analysis in CSSD May 2011 (PDF, 1 MB)

Hand Hygiene: Thinking Globally Acting Locally April 2011 (PDF, 537 KB)

Getting a Handle on Loaner Instrumentation March 2011 (PDF, 543 KB)

Load Control Using PCD's February 2011 (PDF, 673 KB)

Chemical Indicators - It's Not Just a Numbers Game January 2011 (PDF, 612 KB)

The Day in the Life of a Dynamic-Air-Removal Steam Sterilizer December 2010 (PDF, 404 KB)

Part Two: Understanding and following recommended practices in the sterilization process November 2010 (PDF, 624 KB)

Part One: Understanding and following recommended practices in the sterilization process October 2010 (PDF, 697 KB)

How Current Are Your Endoscope Reprocessing Practices? September 2010 (PDF, 462 KB)

Using Observation and Audit Tools to Improve Quality Outcomes August 2010 (PDF, 318 KB)

Sterilizer Qualification Testing Using Process Challenge Devices July 2010 (PDF, 980 KB)

Load Control Monitoring Process Challenge Devices June 2010 (PDF, 581 KB)

Top 10 Sterilization Issues in an Ambulatory Surgery Center May 2010 (PDF, 1.35 MB)

Reducing Procedure Associated Infections April 2010 (PDF, 1.16 MB)

Getting to Zero March 2010 (PDF, 620 KB)

Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection February 2010 (PDF, 887 KB)

Quality Control of Table-top Steam Sterilizers Update January 2010 (PDF, 1633 KB)

Playing Dice with Steam Sterilization Process Monitoring December 2009 (PDF, 1121 KB)

Process and response for product recall of healthcare facility manufactured products November 2009 (PDF, 588 KB)

Update on the 2009 Amendments to the ANSI/AAMI ST79 Comprehensive Guide to Steam Sterilization and Sterility Assurance in Health Care Facilities October 2009 (PDF, 460 KB)

Anatomy and Physiology of the Sterile Processing Department September 2009 (PDF, 561.5 KB)

Microbiology Knowing is Protecting August 2009 (PDF, 581 KB)

Implementing a Team Approach to Preventing TASS July 2009 (PDF, 360.9 KB)

Frequently Asked Questions June 2009 (PDF, 393.4 KB)

Flash Sterilization: A Steaming Hot Topic May 2009 (PDF, 1.1MB)

Sterilization Overview from the CDC April 2009 (PDF, 213 KB)

Correct Steam Steri Cycles March, 2009 (PDF, 752 KB)

Did You Know Part Two Update February, 2009 (PDF, 344 KB)

Did You Know Part One Update January, 2009 (PDF, 271 KB)

What Every Infection Preventionist Should Know About the Sterile Processing Department December 2008 (PDF, 343 KB)

To Kill or Not To Kill: A Biological Indicator Story November 2008 (PDF, 553 KB)

Water Quality Impact on Decontamination October, 2008 (PDF, 611 KB)

Ready, Set, Grow Focus on SPD September, 2008 (PDF, 695 KB)

Hot Topics-Nothing but the Facts August, 2008 (PDF, 346 KB)

Essentials of Sterilant Gas Monitoring July, 2008 (PDF, 367 KB)

Using Steam Sterilization Monitors June, 2008 (PDF, 231 KB)

Infection Prevention Strategies How Low Can You Go June, 2008 (PDF, 380 KB)

Quality Process Improvement (Steam Sterilization) May, 2008 (PDF, 388 KB)

Time To Change (Extended Cycles) MIC March, 2008 (PDF, 345 KB)

Hair Removal Methods MIC February, 2008 (PDF, 640 KB)

Packaging for Sterilization - It's Not Just a Box, a Bag, or Gift Wrapping January, 2008 (PDF, 642 KB)