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AAMI TIR119 is launching in 2026 to help make ST108 implementation easier—so let's dive into what you need to know! Join our panel of experts as they explore: 1. The TIR119 basics—what it is, what it means for your facility, and how it helps you successfully implement ST108 2. How to get your department ready for TIR119 adoption before it officially launches 3. What early ST108 implementers have learned and what TIR119 means for the future of water quality in SPD Got questions? Bring 'em! This panel is all about practical guidance, real-world strategies, and getting you ready to tackle ST108 implementation with confidence! Join the Beyond Clean webinar on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am EST. It is approved for 1 CE through HSPA & CBSPD.

Hospitals are racing toward predictive infection prevention—AI sensors, autonomous disinfection, and real-time surveillance. But there’s a blind spot almost no one is talking about: SPD water quality still goes unmonitored for most of the day. Last week, Healthcare Purchasing News highlighted how the future of infection control will depend on real-time, predictive, automated prevention. If that’s where we’re headed as an industry, then it’s time to ask a new question: Why isn’t SPD water part of that predictive-prevention strategy? Facilities Engineers are in the perfect position to change that. And today, the tools do exist to spot water-quality risks hours—or days—before they become equipment failures, delayed trays, or infection-control concerns. We pulled several insights from the article and translated them into the questions every Facilities team should be asking about their SPD water management. Read the full blog: Predictive Prevention Is Coming to Infection Control—But What About Your SPD Water? https://lnkd.in/gEAH4T_b

“Every change to your source water affects your risk in the SPD,” says Wendy Schultz, VERDA’s Water Quality Services Manager. “Seasonal shifts or a utility switch in disinfectants can all show up later as staining or spotting.” Even “safe” city water can silently corrode washers, sterilizers, and surgical instruments. If you’ve ever spotted stains, pitting, or dull finishes on your trays, it may not be the detergent — it could be your water. Learn how AAMI ST108 water testing turns guesswork into protection for your equipment, compliance, and patient safety. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g7xhXGyC #AAMIST108 #SterileProcessing #WaterQuality #SPD #InfectionPrevention #VERDAWater

When conductivity spikes, it’s more than just a number — it’s a signal that something in your water system has changed. High conductivity means elevated ions, minerals, or chlorides that can lead to corrosion, staining, and even instrument damage in your sterile processing department (SPD). Our latest blog explores a real-world scenario of how one SPD uncovered the cause of rising conductivity — and how proactive monitoring can prevent costly downtime and compliance risks. At VERDA Water Quality Systems, we help hospitals catch and respond to these changes before damage is done. With continuous monitoring and data-driven alerts, your team can stay compliant with ANSI/AAMI ST108 and focus on what matters most: safe, sterile instruments. Read the full story on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g_KmrSZb #WaterQuality #AAMI #ST108 #SterileProcessing #HospitalCompliance #SPDLeaders #InfectionPrevention #HealthcareEngineering #VERDAWater #PatientSafety

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Surgical delays. Residue on instruments. Unexpected costs. These aren’t isolated events—they’re the domino effect of water quality issues in sterile processing. That’s exactly what ANSI/AAMI ST108 was written to prevent. Clear thresholds for chlorides, conductivity, hardness, and bacterial monitoring give hospitals a roadmap for compliance—and for avoiding costly disruptions. In our latest blog, we explore how recent real-world events could have been prevented with ST108 compliance, and how VERDA helps hospitals keep water management standing strong. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/gyxHqEM6