PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA

Process This! Episode 134: Clarifying Water Treatment Methods


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The quality of our water varies dramatically—by location, season and source—and the presence of impurities can have a significant impact on all aspects of instrument processing. For the safety of our patients, healthcare professionals must be knowledgeable about water types and their uses. As stewards of our facility’s resources, we must understand how water affects our instruments, creating spotting, rusting and staining, and how monitoring water quality prevents wasted money and time.

In episode 134, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Brian Battani of Xylem about water in the Sterile Processing department (SPD). Battani explains the importance of knowing the quality of your municipal water and how it flows through your facility. He discusses today’s water quality standards and treatment processes—water softening, reverse osmosis (RO) and deionization (DI). Battani also advocates for developing a comprehensive facility-wide water management plan. Listen to learn about the science of water and its essential role in the SPD.

ABOUT OUR GUEST – Brian Battani, Senior Business Development Manager, Xylem

Brian Battani is the Senior National Business Development Manager for the Health Sciences team at Xylem. With 15 years in the water treatment industry, his expertise is focused on healthcare customers. Battani actively contributes to advancing industry standards as a Subcommittee Chair for the AAMI TIR119 development workgroup. He holds a master’s degree in Environmental Water Resources Engineering from the University of Michigan. Based near Baltimore, MD, Battani balances his professional endeavors with enjoying quality time with his wife and three children.

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR – Xylem

Water quality plays a critical role in medical procedures, clinical diagnostics and medical research as well as the overall operation of healthcare facilities. Xylem offers high purity water systems, 24/7 service, and a comprehensive support network that helps medical facilities meet current AAMI and CLSI standards for water quality. Our customers are professionals in healthcare settings such as hospitals and medical centers, hemodialysis clinics and medical laboratories.

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