{"id":22,"date":"2013-07-29T02:49:57","date_gmt":"2013-07-29T02:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.sterilizers.com\/?p=22"},"modified":"2013-10-10T01:26:34","modified_gmt":"2013-10-10T01:26:34","slug":"how-do-i-know-my-sterilizer-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learn.sterilizers.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-my-sterilizer-works\/","title":{"rendered":"I Want to Keep My Patients Safe – How Do I Know My Sterilizer Works?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"how<\/a>A few months ago, there was a scare in Oklahoma where over 7,000 patients had to be tested for HIV and Hepatitis due to improper sterilization procedures at a dental clinic (http:\/\/www.nypost.com<\/a>). Thankfully, events like these are rare, but it really shows the importance of following an effective sterilization procedure.<\/p>\n

Terrible events like these may leave you asking yourself, \u201cHow do I know my sterilizer works?\u201d We understand how important this question is to you.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a doctor, dentist, laboratory technician or even a tattoo artist, you want to maintain a safe work environment. When dealing with potentially hazardous biological substances, you want to be sure that your sterilization procedures are effective.<\/p>\n

We know that patient safety is your number one priority. Fortunately, maintaining a clean and safe working environment is not difficult. Here we have gathered answers to frequently asked questions about sterilizers and workplace safety to help put your mind at ease.<\/p>\n

How Do I Know My Sterilizer Works?<\/h2>\n

The only way to be sure that your sterilizer is working properly is to test it. It\u2019s a simple procedure, you just place a paper filter strip inside the sterilizer and allow it to incubate. The results will let you know if your sterilizer is working.<\/p>\n

At the minimum, you should test your sterilizer monthly, but weekly testing is also common. Additionally, you should test your sterilizer under the following conditions:<\/p>\n