Historical
ANSI/AAMI ST79:2006 and ANSI/AAMI ST79/A1:2008 (Consolidated Text)
Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities (consolidated text)
This recommended practice covers steam sterilization in health care facilities. Therecommendations are intended to promote sterility assurance and to guide health care personnelin the proper use of processing equipment. Included within the scope of the recommendedpractice 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, andmaintenance of steam sterilizers; quality control; and quality process improvement.
Content Provider
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation [aami]