Steam Quality Testing Frequency
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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