The Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), also known as the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), is the heart of this effort, responsible for reprocessing reusable medical devices and equipment to ensure patient safety and prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). A well-functioning SPD relies heavily on the proper operation of its equipment, including autoclaves, sterilizers, washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam generators. Without a robust central sterile maintenance plan, facilities risk equipment downtime, compromised sterilization processes, regulatory non-compliance, and, most importantly, potential harm to patients.
At Auxo Medical, we understand the critical role that sterile processing equipment plays in your facility’s operations. That’s why we offer comprehensive service, maintenance, and repair solutions designed to keep your SPD running smoothly and efficiently. Whether you need routine autoclave maintenance, emergency sterilizer maintenance, or a comprehensive washer disinfector maintenance plan, we have the expertise and resources to meet your needs.
The Importance of a Central Sterile Maintenance Plan
A central sterile maintenance plan is a proactive strategy designed to prevent equipment failures, ensure optimal performance, and extend the lifespan of your sterile processing equipment. It involves regular inspections, preventative maintenance tasks, calibrations, and timely repairs, all performed by qualified technicians. The benefits of implementing a comprehensive maintenance plan are numerous:
- Reduced Downtime: Preventative maintenance identifies and addresses potential issues before they escalate into major repairs, minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring that your SPD can continue operating without interruption. Auxo Medical service technicians consistently travel with all PM parts and most parts they would need for emergency repairs, reducing downtime and avoiding additional callbacks and labor costs.
- Improved Equipment Performance: Regular maintenance ensures that your equipment operates within specified parameters, providing consistent and reliable sterilization results. This is crucial for meeting regulatory requirements and preventing HAIs.
- Extended Equipment Lifespan: Proactive maintenance can significantly extend the lifespan of your sterile processing equipment, protecting your investment and delaying the need for costly replacements.
- Enhanced Patient Safety: Properly maintained equipment is essential for ensuring effective sterilization and disinfection, minimizing the risk of HAIs and protecting patient safety.
- Regulatory Compliance: Healthcare facilities are subject to stringent regulations regarding sterile processing, including requirements for equipment maintenance and documentation. A comprehensive maintenance plan helps ensure compliance with these regulations and avoid potential penalties. Auxo Medical provides access to full documentation through our Service Portal for all regulatory requirements. This Service Portal houses all the necessary records for your equipment, including calibration certificates, maintenance logs, and repair reports.
- Cost Savings: While a maintenance plan involves an upfront investment, it can save you money in the long run by preventing costly repairs, reducing downtime, and extending the lifespan of your equipment.
Key Components of a Central Sterile Maintenance Plan
A comprehensive central sterile maintenance plan should include the following key components:
- Regular Inspections: Periodic inspections of all sterile processing equipment to identify any signs of wear and tear, leaks, or other potential problems.
- Preventative Maintenance Tasks: Scheduled maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubrication, filter replacement, and component adjustments, to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Calibration: Regular calibration of temperature sensors, pressure gauges, and other critical instruments to ensure accurate readings and consistent sterilization results. Auxo Medical prioritizes accuracy and precision in every calibration, using only current, certified thermocouples. This commitment to using the latest technology guarantees accurate temperature readings, ensuring your equipment meets the highest sterilization standards and delivers consistent, reliable results.
- Water Quality Testing: Regular testing of water used in autoclaves and washer disinfectors to identify impurities that can lead to scale buildup and corrosion. Auxo Medical offers comprehensive water quality testing services, analyzing your water supply to identify any potential issues. Based on our findings, we can provide you with the right products and solutions to improve your water quality, ensuring your autoclaves and sterilizers operate at peak performance.
- Timely Repairs: Prompt and efficient repair of any equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and prevent further damage. Auxo Medical offers 24/7 emergency service, 365 days a year. Whether it’s a late-night malfunction or a weekend breakdown, our team of expert technicians is available to respond quickly and efficiently, minimizing disruption to your operations. After hours service calls carry a 4 hour minimum labor charge – 4:30pm-8am.
- Documentation: Meticulous record-keeping of all maintenance activities, including inspections, preventative maintenance tasks, calibrations, and repairs.
At Auxo Medical, we offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet all your sterile processing equipment needs:
- Preventative Maintenance Plans: Our preventative maintenance plans are designed to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime for your autoclaves, sterilizers, washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam generators. We tailor our plans to your specific equipment and facility needs, providing scheduled maintenance tasks, calibrations, and water quality testing.
- Repair Services: We offer prompt and efficient repair services for all types of sterile processing equipment. Our team of expert technicians is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and get your equipment back up and running as quickly as possible. Cycle errors or alarms sounding from your sterilization equipment can be a cause for concern and should be addressed promptly. Contact Auxo Medical for prompt sterilizer, autoclave, washer-disinfector as well as steam generator and boiler repair. Loaner/Rental tabletop autoclaves are available at request while supplies last. Loaner/Rental fees may apply.
- Equipment Sales: We sell a wide range of new and refurbished sterile processing equipment from leading manufacturers. Our team can help you select the right equipment to meet your facility’s needs and budget.
- Installation and Training: We provide professional installation and training services for all equipment we sell. Our technicians will ensure that your equipment is properly installed and that your staff is trained on its proper operation and maintenance.
Equipment We Service
We offer preventative maintenance and repair services on a wide range of brands and models, including:
- Steris
- Amsco
- V-Pro
- Getinge
- Midmark
- Ritter
- Tuttnauer
- SciCan
- Primus Spire
- Scientek
- Consolidated
- Sharpertek
- Belimed
- BetaStar
- Miele
- Basil
- Lancer
We provide service, maintenance & repair on sterilizers, autoclaves, washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, boilers & steam generators.
Why Choose Auxo Medical?
- Expert Technicians: Our team of technicians is highly trained and experienced in servicing all types of sterile processing equipment.
- Fast Response Times: We understand the importance of minimizing downtime, and we strive to respond to service calls as quickly as possible. Auxo’s scheduled maintenance program has reduced downtime and response to problems has been lightning fast and repairs performed the same day in most cases.
- Competitive Pricing: We offer competitive pricing on all our services, without compromising on quality.
- Customer Satisfaction: We are committed to providing excellent customer service and ensuring your satisfaction. Auxo Medical is a diamond in the rough and they deserve your business. Every aspect of the experience was top notch.
- Full Documentation: We provide access to full documentation through our Service Portal for all regulatory requirements.
Testimonials
Here’s what some of our satisfied customers have to say about our services:
- Lori Migliore – Channel Leader, Service Partner Management – PartsSource: “The Auxo team went above and beyond to provide quality service at a significant cost savings in comparison to the OEM. Auxo has become a preferred service provider for PartsSource and we will continue to work closely with them on future endeavors.”
- Darcy A., Manager Biomedical Engineering – Tampa, FL: “Auxo Medical came into our facility a couple of months ago and has done an outstanding job by working with our staff and getting prior issues identified and resolved. They ran into many obstacles and worked diligently to remove them from our machines. Auxo has been a true partner with our organization.”
- Carolyn H., Sterile Processing & Distribution Manager: “I have used auxo to service my sterilization equipment for 15+ years at two separate facilities. They have knowledge of our facility, engineering staff, as well as our equipment. Auxo provides education to my staff on our sterilization equipment. You’ll be rewarded with great customer service.”
- Denise Latimer-Wright – Surgery Center Manager: “I have been managing surgery centers for several years and have always used AuxoMedical to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on our sterilization equipment. They are responsive, knowledgeable and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!”
- MEDARVA Surgery Centers: “The Auxo Medical team has been amazing, by keeping some of our older equipment running as well as a new piece of equipment. They have also helped us update larger capital purchases for our surgery center. If you want reliable and fast service you couldn’t find a better team.”
Don’t wait until a breakdown disrupts your SPD operations. Contact Auxo Medical today to learn more about our comprehensive central sterile maintenance plans and how we can help you ensure the safety and efficiency of your sterile processing department.
Get Your PM Quote / Repair Request
At Auxo Medical, we are committed to helping you maintain a safe and sterile environment for your patients. Let us be your trusted partner for all your sterile processing equipment needs. To request your central sterile maintenance plan please call our office at (888) 728-8448 or fill out the form below.
