ST79 is THE go-to reference for steam sterilization and sterility assurance in all healthcare facilities, regardless of sterilizer or facility size. Developed by industry experts, regulators, and sterilization professionals, ST79:2017 will guide you through every step of the steam sterilization process.

The following amendments to ST79:2017 are now available:

• Amendment 1: Environmental services/fans/food and drink, Content is revised in 3.2.1.1 and 3.3.5.5.
• Amendment 2: Inspection of insulated instruments. Added new sections 8.2 and 8.2.1.
• Amendment 3: Modification of content pertaining to frequency of cleaning for routine care of sterilizers for sterile processing areas in health care facilities. Revised section 12.4.
• Amendment 4: Content addressing recording B1 lot numbers in sterilizer records for sterile processing in health care facilities, Revised section 13.3.3.

Date of Publication: 2020

Pages: 48

ISBN: 978-1-57020-782-2, 978-1-57020-783-9, 978-1-57020-784-6, and 978-1-57020-785-3