EPA has issued ethylene oxide sterilizer rule
I’ve been seeing a fair amount of discussion about the EPA’s final rule on ethylene oxide sterilizers. I don’t have a chance right now to delve into thoughts about it, but wanted to post something just for your FYI.
The final rule applies to any existing or new hospital ethylene oxide sterilization facility that qualifies as an area source of hazardous air pollutant, according to the EPA.
To read the full rule, click here.
I know the folks at Briefings on Hospital Safety are working on a story about this development, so stay tuned.
About the Author: Steve MacArthur is a consultant for The Greeley Company, a division of HCPro. He brings 30 years of healthcare management and consulting experience to his work with hospitals, physician offices, and ambulatory care facilities across the country. He is the author of HCPro's Hospital Safety Director's Handbook and is contributing editor for Briefings on Hospital Safety. Contact Steve at 
