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Think Your SPD Processes are Solid? These Checklists Might Surprise You

High workloads, staff turnover and evolving technology can make it hard for SPD teams to keep processes consistent and equipment in top shape. Audit checklists provide a simple, structured way to stay on track.

Whether you’re handling flexible or rigid endoscopes, video equipment or powered tools, using audit checklists across every phase of the reprocessing cycle—from OR setup to pre-cleaning and storage—helps spot recurring issues, identify trends and guide corrective actions. The result? Less preventable damage and lower service costs.

Give your SPD teams the playbook to:

1. Standardize Processes
Ensure every step in a procedure is followed consistently, reducing variability and improving overall quality.
2. Prevent Errors
Act as a safeguard against common oversights, such as skipping steps in cleaning, inspection, or sterilization.
3. Reduce Costs
Help to lower repair and replacement costs and minimize downtime caused by equipment failures or service delays by catching issues early.
4. Support Employee Onboarding and Training
Help new staff learn procedures correctly and reinforce best practices for experienced team members.
5. Ensure Compliance and Documentation
Support regulatory compliance by providing documentation of completed tasks.

Download the Preventable Damage Audit Checklists Today!