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Not determined. "May be useful for training, competency testing and spot surveillance on the cleaning steps before HLD. Further research… is encouraged."
Not determined. If used by the facility, train staff in how and when to test for ATP or residual organic material.
Recommended. "The use of methods that are able to quantitatively or chemically detect organic residues that are not detectable using visual inspection should be considered." Establish a benchmark using rapid easy-to-perform methods showing cleanliness has been achieved.
Recommended. "The use of methods that are able to quantitatively or chemically detect organic residues that are not detectable using visual inspection should be considered." Establish a benchmark using rapid easy-to-perform methods showing cleanliness has been achieved.
Not addressed. Base protocols on current evidence-based recommendations.
Not addressed.
Not addressed.
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