Historical
ANSI/AAMI ST65:2008 (ANSI/AAMI ST 65:2008)
Processing of reusable surgical textiles for use in health care facilities
This recommended practice provides guidelines for the proper handling, processing, and preparation of reusable surgical textiles either on-site or off-site for use in health care facilities. This recommended practice specifically addresses design criteria for functional work areas; staff qualifications, education, training, dress codes, and other personnel considerations; receiving and handling of soiled surgical textiles; laundry processing considerations; transport of both soiled and clean surgical textiles; installation, care, and maintenance of laundry equipment; quality control; and regulatory considerations. Definitions of terms and a bibliography are also provided
CONTENT PROVIDER
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation [aami]
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation [aami]