International Central Sterile Week: Oct 11-17

Every day, hundreds of Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) technicians go to work to assist in preparing and processing surgical instruments so surgeries can be performed with clean and sterile instruments without delay.

This year, from October 11 to 17, is International Central Sterile Week, celebrating the dedication of all medical device reprocessing technicians who deliver the services so vital to supporting healthcare providers in hospitals and beyond.

MDRD is a critical function without which industry standards, best practices, and policies and procedures, would not be met, and because of which patient safety is never sacrificed.

Thank you to all VCH MDRD staff and staff in clinics who ensure medical devices are cleaned, disinfected and sterilized in accordance with the BC Best Practice Guidelines for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in Health Authorities.