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Let's Talk Overhead LED Lights

Lighting in Detailed Inspection Areas Dark and dingy? Nope, not this basement. Lighting is super important on both sides of the Sterile Processing department. At the preparation and packaging stations and the processing sinks on the decon side, lighting that is up to the standard is essential for instrument inspection. LED light allows technicians to spot damage or debris on the instrument. To the naked eye, cracks or hidden bioburden can be difficult to see, but with proper lighting and a magnifier, instruments will be thoroughly inspected before use.   "Generally, all functions performed within a processing area require detailed inspection and accuracy. Ancillary lighting should be considered for areas where instruments are manually cleaned and inspected. Lighting fixtures should be selected and mounted in positions that...

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Let's Talk Processing Sinks | Etched Gallon Markings

All of our decontamination sink basins feature etched gallon markings for accurate measurement of cleaning solutions inside sink basins. Sinks are filled multiple times throughout the day by different technicians, making volume markings helpful in ensuring proper chemistry dilution because they ensure correct measurements and consistent outcomes.

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Let's Talk Case Carts | Glass Doors

Why Glass, You Ask?   Our Glass Doors allow you to check the contents of your cart at a glance. Made in the USA with high clarity, high impact, and high temperature-resistant Polycarbonate glass. We offer glass doors as an optional feature on all our Closed Case Carts (not including Over-the-Road Case Carts).   For more information on our case carts and customization options, visit our catalog page.    

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Let's Talk Magnifiers

Processing Sinks Visual inspection during decontamination is extremely important. Enhanced visualization tools are essential to spot residue that the human eye can not detect. With increasingly complex instruments, inspection for damage and contamination are crucial for patient safety, to prevent infection and to ensure the instrument works correctly before it is packed and sterilized.   “Proper overhead lighting and lighted magnifying at the workstations is absolutely essential to ensure that the SPD technicians are able to perform the inspection of surgical instrumentation adequately.”              -Mary K. Lane, MHA, CSPDM, CSPDS, CSPDT     Prep & Pack Workstations Increase quality in your department's inspection practices with digital magnifiers. Providing adequate lighting to ensure your team can...

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Let's Talk Case Carts | Custom Sizing

Made To Fit Your Unique Needs   The term "custom" tends to go hand in and with a more expensive product since it is tailored to your needs. With a Coulmed Case Cart, there are no customization charges. We understand the importance of having a cart that can navigate through tight spaces while maximizing tray storage.   Made with the highest grade American manufactured stainless steel, our team works with you to design a case cart that can do it all- from shelves that fit your robotic trays to finding the perfect fit for your dumbwaiter!                                                      ...

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