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| Water Everywhere - Safe to Drink? |
Often we feature stories that, while not strictly related to
the healthcare industry, echo the challenges we face. Last week, the EPA
ordered airlines to test and disinfect the tap water used on airplanes. This was in
response to outbreaks of waterborne pathogens on planes.
In healthcare, we deal with water quality issues all the
time. There are stringent regulations on the water used in kidney dialysis.
AAMI TIR34, as well as other AAMI documents, spells out the requirements and
qualities of the water used in reprocessing. Waterborne pathogens are also a
real concern in stored flexible endoscopes.
Water,
it is everywhere and we need to be sure it is safe for the use at hand.
Sincerely,
Ralph J. Basile
Vice President of Marketing
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc.
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| Tip of the Week |
Checking Water Quality
When it comes to reprocessing, the
quality of water is a key to success. But what is important? Water hardness is
a measure of the mineral content of water. Why is it important? Because the
mineral particles can bind up with the cleaning agents in detergents,
preventing them from breaking down the target soil on instruments. pH is
another key quality of water. The enzymes used in cleaning solutions are very
sensitive to the pH level of water. What is pH? It is a measure of the acidity,
or the opposite of that, the alkalinity of water. So called neutral water
scores a 7 on the pH scale, which is halfway between very acidic - 1 or very
alkaline - 14. Each point in the scale actually represents a 10-fold change in
either acidity or alkalinity. Detergent solutions also impact the pH level -
perhaps relying upon very acidic or alkaline solution to aid in cleaning.
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| News Headlines |
Celebrate CS Week - October 12- 17, 2009...
CMS OK's Routine Flashing for Wrapped Loads...
Investigation Of Contaminated Heparin Syringes Highlights Medication Safety Issues...
Researchers Present a Novel, Automated, Efficient Environmental Disinfection Technology that Significantly Reduces C. Difficile, VRE and MRSA contamination...
Airlines Ordered to Test, Disinfect Onboard Water...
1,800 Patients May Have Been Exposed to HIV, Hepatitis at Florida Hospital...
Joint Commission Revisions Include IC Standard and ASC Survey Procedures...
Eliminating Infections, Saving Lives...
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