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Steris Field Notes

Short practical articles for procurement, biomedical engineering, sterile processing, rehabilitation, and care-at-home teams.

2026-07-03Elena Varga

A deep dive into the hidden complexity of sterilization in commercial medical settings. We explore the real cost of outdated SOPs, the limits of traditional methods, and how a smarter workflow can cut contamination risk without adding hours to the day.

A deep dive into the hidden complexity of sterilization in commercial medical settings. We explore the real cost of outdated SOPs, the limits of traditional methods, and how a smarter workflow can cut contamination risk without adding hours to the day.

2026-07-03Elena Varga

A practical, step-by-step checklist for maintaining STERIS sterilizers, cart washers, and endoscope reprocessors. Written by an infection prevention specialist who has managed 200+ emergency service calls.

A practical, step-by-step checklist for maintaining STERIS sterilizers, cart washers, and endoscope reprocessors. Written by an infection prevention specialist who has managed 200+ emergency service calls.

2026-07-02Elena Varga

A quality inspector breaks down common misconceptions in sterile processing, explains why preventive maintenance beats reactive repairs, and covers STERIS parts, CEU programs, and the role of medical trolleys — with real-world examples from the field.

A quality inspector breaks down common misconceptions in sterile processing, explains why preventive maintenance beats reactive repairs, and covers STERIS parts, CEU programs, and the role of medical trolleys — with real-world examples from the field.

2026-07-02Elena Varga

A procurement manager's perspective on why cost-per-unit is the wrong way to evaluate surgical lights and how TCO thinking saves real money over time.

2026-07-01Elena Varga

A practical checklist for verifying sterile processing equipment and supplies, based on real-world audit experience. Covers STERIS documentation, sterilization validation, and common procurement blind spots.

A practical checklist for verifying sterile processing equipment and supplies, based on real-world audit experience. Covers STERIS documentation, sterilization validation, and common procurement blind spots.

2026-07-01Elena Varga

A procurement manager's story of comparing STERIS Harmony Air G Series vs. alternatives, validating sterilizer performance, and surviving a surgical robot implementation budget crunch.

2026-06-30Elena Varga

A detailed comparison between STERIS's AMSCO steam sterilizers and Cantel MEDIVATORS endoscope reprocessors, from a quality inspector's perspective. We break down the core differences, ideal use cases, and what your facility should consider before choosing.

A detailed comparison between STERIS's AMSCO steam sterilizers and Cantel MEDIVATORS endoscope reprocessors, from a quality inspector's perspective. We break down the core differences, ideal use cases, and what your facility should consider before choosing.

2026-06-30Elena Varga

A critical look at common mistakes in sterile processing and why the equipment you choose matters for patient safety. Insights from a healthcare professional with 7 years of experience.

2026-06-29Elena Varga

A seasoned OR manager shares how underestimating proper training on STERIS surgical tables led to costly rework, and why understanding endoscopy towers, C-arm systems, and even the details of logo store orders matters more than you think.

A seasoned OR manager shares how underestimating proper training on STERIS surgical tables led to costly rework, and why understanding endoscopy towers, C-arm systems, and even the details of logo store orders matters more than you think.

2026-06-29Elena Varga

After 8 years of buying for hospitals, clinics, and even a dental lab, I've made $12,000+ in preventable mistakes. Here's how to choose the right gear (surgical lights, sterilizers, washers) based on your real situation.

After 8 years of buying for hospitals, clinics, and even a dental lab, I've made $12,000+ in preventable mistakes. Here's how to choose the right gear (surgical lights, sterilizers, washers) based on your real situation.