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| Clean as a Whistle |
What does the phrase "Clean as a whistle" have in common with what we do every day? "Clean as a whistle" is a phrase that refers to how well a whistle is made from a reed or a piece of wood, that it will
emit a clear tone - but a good reed whistle can easily be damaged. Even small
particles of debris or a few drops of moisture will change the sound of a
handmade instrument. In order to emit the pure notes intended by its maker, a
whistle must be absolutely clean. Anything or anyone as clean as a brand-new
reed whistle or as clear as its sound is bound to be good, as the saying goes.
Just this past
week we had another headline that focused in on cleaning and it dealt with
dirty scopes. Those scopes were not as "Clean as a whistle". We can learn a lot
from this simple statement. We need to take care in everything we do when it
comes to cleaning. We cannot leave behind any bioburden. If we do, we
will have problems just like the whistle. If particles of debris are
left behind in the making of a reed whistle it will not give a true sound. If
we leave behind particles of bioburden when we clean, the scope might not
be able to be high level disinfected or sterilized. So when it
comes to cleaning, we need to make sure everything we do is as "Clean as a
whistle".
Take care and
remember to always
"Keep it
Clean"
Sincerely,
Stephen M. Kovach
Director of Education
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc. |
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| Tip of the Week |
What does the word CLEAN
mean according to the CPDGUY?
Clean the instruments as soon
as possible after use
Learn and follow the
manufacturer's directions for cleaning
Equipment used in cleaning
needs to be in the best working condition
Always rinse with the purest
possible water for your final rinse
Never sterilize an item if
you think it is not clean; re-clean it
If you
remember what CLEAN means, you should be able to get your instruments as
"Clean as a Whistle".
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