A new tool has been developed that can be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of cleaning regimes and the capabilities of cleaning personnel. This report by Dominic Heckmann, trainer in the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Department Roche Diagnostics, and James Tucker, European Portfolio Manager for Shield Medicare, summarises the validation of the tool’s effectiveness.
The Klercide UV Validation Torch is a new cleanroom tool that makes invisible hazards visible. The ability to highlight areas that have been overlooked during the cleaning and disinfection process enables organisations to solve problems before they become costly.
The torch is used for process improvements – for example, to highlight changes that need to be made to transfer disinfection procedures – and can be a valuable technician training aid for demonstrating correct surface and disinfection techniques and their effectiveness.
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