Hank BalchDec 7, 20203 minThank You, Errors: Connecting the Dots on Surgical Instrument Reprocessing ChallengesWhat this means is that we have those damned silo walls so freaking high around our departments that only someone with a lot of nerve...
Hank BalchDec 1, 20201 minHumidity, Transmission, & the Winter ChallengeWinter is right around the corner, and with colder weather comes the traditional cold and flu season. Unfortunately, this year we are...
Hank BalchNov 30, 20201 minMaterial Compatibility When in Doubt, Check the IFU!Who has been told you can’t use metal bristle brushes to clean surgical instruments? At some point or another, most sterile processing...
Hank BalchOct 20, 20201 minCleaning Chemistries: How Important Is It In Supporting Your Manual Cleaning Process?Surgical soil is complex and challenging to clean. A brush’s best performance is supported by a well-trained technician, a manual...