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When it comes to disinfection and cleanliness, patient rooms and operating rooms are often top of mind.
However, Sterile Processing Departments contain equipment and materials that also need to be properly disinfected prior to use. Sterile processing is the first link in the infection prevention chain. Improperly or inadequately cleaned, disinfected and sterilized instruments can introduce pathogens into the operating room, increasing the risk of a patient getting a surgical-site infection (SSI).