Improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module: implementation and outcomes
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a cleaning quality control module integrated into a hospital’s Disinfection Supply Center (DSC) for improving the cleaning quality of precision surgical instruments.MethodsIn June 2023, a cleaning quality control module was implemented in our hospital’s DSC...
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| author | Juan Xiong Juan Xiong Wei Jiang Wei Wan Li Zuo Ping Tu Dong Xia Rao |
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| description | ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a cleaning quality control module integrated into a hospital’s Disinfection Supply Center (DSC) for improving the cleaning quality of precision surgical instruments.MethodsIn June 2023, a cleaning quality control module was implemented in our hospital’s DSC to optimize reprocessing procedures. This module recorded deviations through textual, photographic, and video records. A comparative cohort study was conducted on 3,000 instrument sets processed before (February to May 2023) and after (June to September 2023) the intervention. Additionally, 15 DCS technicians were assessed for theoretical understanding and practical proficiency. Statistical analyses compared cleaning success rates, clinical user satisfaction, and technicians’ performance.ResultsCleaning qualification rates for instrument surfaces, accessories, and lumens increased from 97.5, 96.9, and 95.8% to 99.9, 99.2, and 98.2%, respectively. ATP bioluminescence results also improved, with rates rising from 97.1, 96.2, and 94.9% to 99.1, 98.7, and 97.9%. Clinical technicians’ satisfaction rose from 91 to 99%. Technicians theoretical and operational scores improved from 89.20 ± 3.35 to 97.10 ± 1.55 and from 90.10 ± 4.33 to 97.50 ± 1.00, respectively. All differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05).ConclusionThe cleaning quality control module significantly enhanced instrument cleaning quality, improved technicians training efficiency, enhanced departmental operational efficiency, extended instrument lifespan, and improved patient safety. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-982bdf915e7d4c57a69c2bb10a907ebb2025-08-20T03:49:42ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-05-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.15531131553113Improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module: implementation and outcomesJuan Xiong0Juan Xiong1Wei Jiang2Wei Wan3Li Zuo4Ping Tu5Dong Xia Rao6Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, ChinaSchool of Nursing, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, ChinaDepartment of Central Sterile Supply Department, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, ChinaDepartment of Central Sterile Supply Department, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, ChinaDepartment of Central Sterile Supply Department, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, ChinaDepartment of Post Anesthesia Care Unit, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, ChinaDepartment of Central Sterile Supply Department, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, ChinaObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a cleaning quality control module integrated into a hospital’s Disinfection Supply Center (DSC) for improving the cleaning quality of precision surgical instruments.MethodsIn June 2023, a cleaning quality control module was implemented in our hospital’s DSC to optimize reprocessing procedures. This module recorded deviations through textual, photographic, and video records. A comparative cohort study was conducted on 3,000 instrument sets processed before (February to May 2023) and after (June to September 2023) the intervention. Additionally, 15 DCS technicians were assessed for theoretical understanding and practical proficiency. Statistical analyses compared cleaning success rates, clinical user satisfaction, and technicians’ performance.ResultsCleaning qualification rates for instrument surfaces, accessories, and lumens increased from 97.5, 96.9, and 95.8% to 99.9, 99.2, and 98.2%, respectively. ATP bioluminescence results also improved, with rates rising from 97.1, 96.2, and 94.9% to 99.1, 98.7, and 97.9%. Clinical technicians’ satisfaction rose from 91 to 99%. Technicians theoretical and operational scores improved from 89.20 ± 3.35 to 97.10 ± 1.55 and from 90.10 ± 4.33 to 97.50 ± 1.00, respectively. All differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05).ConclusionThe cleaning quality control module significantly enhanced instrument cleaning quality, improved technicians training efficiency, enhanced departmental operational efficiency, extended instrument lifespan, and improved patient safety.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1553113/fulldisinfectioncentral supplyhospitalquality controlartificial intelligenceresearch |
| spellingShingle | Juan Xiong Juan Xiong Wei Jiang Wei Wan Li Zuo Ping Tu Dong Xia Rao Improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module: implementation and outcomes Frontiers in Public Health disinfection central supply hospital quality control artificial intelligence research |
| title | Improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module: implementation and outcomes |
| title_full | Improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module: implementation and outcomes |
| title_fullStr | Improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module: implementation and outcomes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module: implementation and outcomes |
| title_short | Improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module: implementation and outcomes |
| title_sort | improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module implementation and outcomes |
| topic | disinfection central supply hospital quality control artificial intelligence research |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1553113/full |
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