Nalco Water offers a comprehensive water management approach to support increased sterile processing, HAI risk management and compliance with AAMI ST108. The program runs on our ECOLAB3D™ digital platform, providing clear visibility and deep insights regarding your water used in instrument reprocessing to enable proactive risk management.
Water Management for Medical Device Processing
A new AAMI standard is here
ANSI/AAMI ST108:203 - Water for the processing of medical devices
As the primary source of standards and guidance for water quality, The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has provided a new standard, designed to help protect patients and instruments:
- Replaces AAMI TIR34:2014/(R) 2021 Standard focused on minimum water quality requirements for processing medical devices
- Sets different categories for water used in sterile processing: utility water, critical water and steam
- Details when and where to use water in each category
- Provides information on how to maintain required water quality
- Sets performance criteria for a water treatment/delivery system and monitoring program
Featured Program Offerings for Sterile Processing
Water Management Program for Sterile Processing
- Documented risk assessment
- Defined verification and validation steps
- Embodies seven principles of ASHRAE Standard 188
Analytical Testing
- Follows sampling protocol of water management plan including performance qualification and routine monitoring per AAMI ST108
- Water chemistry: pH, conductivity, hardness, ions, metals & TOC
- Microbio: HPC and endotoxin
Water Purification Equipment & Services
- Meet AAMI ST108 water quality specifications and installation qualification
- Preventative maintenance meeting AAMI ST108 operation qualification and 24/7/365 support
- Consultation and service of existing equipment
How the Program Supports Compliance and Operations
Strengthening compliance and reducing risk
Strengthening compliance and reducing risk
- Supports alignment with AAMI ST108 expectations
- Helps strengthen documentation for survey readiness
- Helps reduce risk tied to water-related variability
Improving operations and visibility
Improving operations and visibility
- Enables more consistent water quality management
- Supports operational efficiency in sterile processing
- Provides visibility into water used in instrument reprocessing
- Aligns Sterile Processing, Infection Prevention and Facilities teams
Working with Experts Delivers Peace of Mind
With complete water management solutions that span the continuum of testing, cleaning and disinfecting, inspection and certification, our expertise, solutions and service help ensure the safe operation of your building management systems - making the world cleaner, safer and healthier.
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1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Il 60563
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