1. Initial Consultation & Assessment
Start date:
Week 1
Duration:
1 week
Dependencies:
None
Description:
The WaterProfessionals® reviews your current water quality and infrastructure.
Sterile Processing in Healthcare
Ensure the highest level of patient safety and compliance with custom-engineered water treatment solutions tailored to meet ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 standards. Our advanced systems provide reliable water quality and quantity for cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical devices
Benefits of Meeting ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 Compliance
- Enhanced Patient Safety – Reduces the risk of infections caused by contaminated medical instruments.
- Improved Device Longevity – Prevents biofilm buildup and corrosion, extending the lifespan of surgical tools and sterilization equipment.
- Regulatory Compliance – Avoid fines, shutdowns, and legal repercussions by adhering to strict healthcare water quality standards.
- Reduced Downtime & Cost Savings – Minimize surgical delays, reprocessing costs, and facility disruptions due to water quality failures.
- Optimized Sterile Processing Performance – Ensures consistent, high-quality water for effective cleaning, rinsing, and sterilization.
- Sustainable Water Management – Advanced treatment solutions help reduce water waste and operational inefficiencies.
What is AAMI ST108?
AAMI ST108:2023 is the latest standard from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), outlining water quality requirements for sterile processing departments. It ensures that water used in medical device cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing meets strict safety and quality benchmarks.
This new standard replaces TIR34, shifting from guidelines to enforceable requirements that impact hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient facilities. Compliance is essential for maintaining patient safety, preventing infections, and ensuring the longevity of medical equipment.
Key Updates from TIR34:
- Establishment of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for water quality
- Inclusion of steam in water quality categories
- Expanded performance qualification criteria for water quality
- Increased monitoring requirements at both water generation infrastructure and points of use.
AAMI ST108:2023 is the latest standard from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), outlining water quality requirements for sterile processing departments. It ensures that water used in medical device cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing meets strict safety and quality benchmarks.
This new standard replaces TIR34, shifting from guidelines to enforceable requirements that impact hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient facilities. Compliance is essential for maintaining patient safety, preventing infections, and ensuring the longevity of medical equipment.
Why is AAMI ST108 Important?
Water quality directly impacts patient safety. Poor water quality in sterile processing can lead to contamination, biofilm buildup, and ineffective sterilization, resulting in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). AAMI ST108 addresses these concerns with strict monitoring and treatment protocols.
Additionally, compliance is now mandatory, and failure to meet ST108 standards can result in loss of accreditation, operational shutdowns, or legal repercussions. Water quality directly impacts patient safety. Poor water quality in sterile processing can lead to contamination, biofilm buildup, and ineffective sterilization, resulting in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). AAMI ST108 addresses these concerns with strict monitoring and treatment protocols.
Key Benefits of Compliance:
- Prevents Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) by eliminating microbial contaminants.
- Extends Equipment Life by reducing corrosion, scaling, and biofilm formation
- Ensures Regulatory Compliance with standards required by The Joint Commission, CMS, and other accreditation bodies
- Improves Sterilization Efficiency, ensuring instruments are properly disinfected and safe for use
- Reduces Operational Downtime by avoiding instrument reprocessing failures due to poor water quality
How to Choose a Company for AAMI ST108-Compliant Sterile Processing
Selecting the right sterile processing partner ensures compliance, efficiency, and safety. Here’s what to look for:
1. Expertise in Water Treatment and Filtration
WaterProfessionals specializes in medical-grade water treatment, including:
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems for removing inorganic and organic contaminants.
UV Disinfection & Filtration to eliminate microbial pathogens.
Deionization (DI) Tanks & Carbon Filtration for high-purity water needs.
Water Assessment performed by WaterProfessionals to determine required treatments, as recommended by AAMI ST108.
WaterProfessionals specialize in medical-grade water treatment, including:
2. Comprehensive Water Quality Monitoring & Testing
Routine water quality assessments ensure compliance. WaterProfessionals offers:
Monthly bacterial and endotoxin testing to meet AAMI ST108 standards.
Quarterly point-of-use water testing for bacteria and microbial contamination.
Daily visual inspections for residues, staining, or biofilm accumulation.
3. Proven Compliance with AAMI ST108 and Industry Standards
WaterProfessionals provides:
AAMI ST108-compliant water management plans customized for your facility.
Real-time monitoring & documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
Training and education programs for sterile processing and facility staff.
4. Reliable Maintenance & Support
WaterProfessionals offers preventive maintenance, emergency support, and ongoing service for:
Filter & Membrane Replacements based on performance data.
Monthly system disinfection including loop cleaning to prevent biofilm growth.
Emergency response procedures in case of water quality failures.
WaterProfessionals Ensures AAMI ST108 Compliance
Implementing AAMI ST108 standards is essential for maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in sterile processing. A key requirement is establishing a multi-disciplinary team, including professionals from infection control, sterile processing, facilities engineering, and clinical engineering to oversee water management.
WaterProfessionals ensures your facility meets these stringent requirements.
Sample Gantt Chart: Implementation Plan for ST108 Compliance with the WaterProfessionals®
Task
Start Date
Duration
Dependencies
Description
2. Water Quality Testing
Start date:
Week 2
Duration:
1 week
Dependencies:
Task 1
Description:
Comprehensive testing of water for contaminants like bacteria, TDS, etc.
3. Solution Design & Customization
Start date:
Week 3
Duration:
2 week
Dependencies:
Task 2
Description:
Design of customized water treatment system to meet ST108 standards.
4. Procurement of Equipment
Start date:
Week 5
Duration:
2 week
Dependencies:
Task 3
Description:
Order and source necessary filtration systems (RO, UF, DI, etc.).
5. Installation of Water Filtration System
Start date:
Week 7
Duration:
2 week
Dependencies:
Task 4
Description:
The WaterProfessionals® installs the customized system in your facility.
6. Staff Training on New System
Start date:
Week 9
Duration:
1 week
Dependencies:
Task 5
Description:
Train sterile processing staff on system usage, testing, and maintenance.
7. Routine Monitoring Setup
Start date:
Week 10
Duration:
1 week
Dependencies:
Task 5
Description:
Install and configure monitoring systems to track water quality consistently.
8. Initial Compliance Testing
Start date:
Week 11
Duration:
1 week
Dependencies:
Task 7
Description:
Perform initial post-installation testing to ensure compliance with ST108.
9. Documentation & Reporting
Start date:
Week 12
Duration:
1 week
Dependencies:
Task 8
Description:
Document water quality results, testing schedules, and system setup.
10. Ongoing Maintenance & Monitoring
Start date:
Ongoing
Duration:
Continuous
Dependencies:
Task 7
Description:
The WaterProfessionals® provide ongoing support, regular system checks, and updates.
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