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Table 3 Main processes and amount of sub-processes that were identified

From: Analysis of processes and costs of alternative packaging options of sterile goods in hospitals – a case study in two German hospitals

Main process

Non-woven sterilisation wrap

Sterilisation container

CSSD

Washing and disinfection

10

11

Maintenance and inspection

4

9

Packaging

5

6

Sterilisation

3

4

Storage and preparation

9

11

OR

Usage

2

2

Disposal

3

5

Total

36

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