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Archive >  Infection Control 2005

Developing a Sensible Flash Policy

Key components you need to incorporate to use this last resort properly.

Nancy Chobin, RN, AAS, AASHCSP, CSPDM and Barbara Trattler, RN, MPA, CNOR, CNA

Flash sterilization is considered a last resort, often performed under stress and under the gun. Doing it right comes down to three things: policies, training and monitoring of compliance. Here's how to write and implement a sensible, safe flash policy for your facility.

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