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Total responses to date = 51. Answers were as follows:
| The new AAMI document, ANSI/AAMI ST79: "Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in healthcare facilities" was released in September 2006. What are your plans regarding ST79? | ||
| Answer | Count | Percentage |
| No answer | 0 | 0.00% |
| We have already ordered a copy. (1a) | 14 | 27.45% |
| We will be ordering a copy soon. (1b) | 13 | 25.49% |
| This is the first we have heard if it. (1c) | 15 | 29.41% |
| We do not plan to order a copy. (1d) | 9 | 17.65% |
| Field Summary for 2: | ||
| What resources do you use to develop and update your department's policies and procedures? (Check all that apply) | ||
| Answer | Count | Percentage |
| AAMI (2a) | 44 | 86.27% |
| JCAHO (2b) | 37 | 72.55% |
| Government agencies (FDA, OSHA, EPA, etc.) (2c) | 32 | 62.75% |
| CS Text Books (2d) | 28 | 54.90% |
| Industry Publications (magazines, journals, etc) (2e) | 18 | 35.29% |
| The Internet (2f) | 10 | 19.61% |
| Manufacturers (2g) | 32 | 62.75% |
| Workshops and Seminars (2h) | 25 | 49.02% |
| Other CS Departments (2i) | 11 | 21.57% |
| Other | 4 | 7.84% |
Our thanks to all those who responded.
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