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...