There are two AAMI Standards that ask for steam testing. Only ST79 asks for Steam Quality testing... but how often? The recommended test interval is based on EVENTS:
How often are facilities supposed to test steam quality?
Here is what the Standard says:
⁃ upon installation or relocation of the sterilizer
⁃ after any change to the steam distribution lines or boiler supply water
⁃ when investigating sterilization process failures
⁃ when periodically assessing sterilization loads for wet packs
See this bulletin for the list, and the relevant sections of the ST79 standard for clarification:
This bulletin explains the differences between the test requirements of ST108 and ST79:
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