Investigation on the quality management of ethylene oxide sterilization in 20 hospitals of Henan Province
Objective To understand the current status of running and sterilization quality management of ethylene oxide sterilizers in hospitals of Henan Province.Methods Through the questionnaire survey,the current status of running and sterilization management of ethylene oxide sterilizers in 20 hospitals in the province was investigated and analyzed.Results Among the 20 hospitals,18 hospitals had established ethylene oxide sterilization management system and responsibilities of operators.All the hospitals had set up a special person responsible for ethylene oxide sterilization.There were 3 hospitals with no independent exhaust system in the ethylene oxide sterilizer working area and no ethylene oxide gas concentration exceeding alarm installed.5 hospitals did not regularly monitor the ethylene oxide concentration in workplace ambient air,and only 12 hospitals conducted chemical monitoring in each batch.Conclusion The quality management of ethylene oxide sterilization of hospital central sterile supply departments in Henan Provincial is generally good,but there are weak points in the standard implementation of sterilization operation and sterilization effect and the safety guarantee of sterilization.