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ANSI/AAMI ST79:2006

Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities

This recommended practice covers steam sterilization in health care facilities. The recommendations are intended to promote sterility assurance and to guide health care personnel in the proper use of processing equipment. Included within the scope of the recommended practice are functional and physical design criteria for sterilization processing areas (decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and sterile storage areas); staff qualifications, education, and other personnel considerations; processing procedures; installation, care, and maintenance of steam sterilizers; quality control; and quality process improvement.

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Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation [aami]

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Document History
Revises:
  • ANSI/AAMI ST33:1996, ANSI/AAMI ST37:1996, ANSI/AAMI ST42:1998 and ANSI/AAMI ST46:2002, and partial revision of ANSI/AAMI ST35:2002
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