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SUMMARY:The Truth About Testing: Addressing the Inconsistencies of Healthcare Surface Materials
DESCRIPTION:In the world of healthcare, surface materials play a critical role in infection prevention, but how can we trust the data if the testing methods themselves are inconsistent?\nJoin the Healthcare Surfaces Institute for a powerful 45-minute panel discussion that pulls back the curtain on the inconsistencies plaguing current testing practices. From shifting standard test methods to the use of unreliable microbes and surrogates, this session will explore why comparing materials across different studies often leads to misleading conclusions.\nOur panel features the scientists behind HSI’s patented test method, designed to bring consistency, reliability, and transparency to surface material testing.\nYou’ll gain insights into:\n\nThe limitations of current standard test methods\nHow microbial variability skews results\nWhy consistent testing is essential for meaningful comparisons\nThe development of a new test method for assemblies of materials used in medical devices\n\nWhether you’re a healthcare professional, manufacturer, or infection prevention specialist, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make more informed decisions about surface materials and their role in patient safety.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the experts shaping the future of healthcare surface testing.\nHear from our expert panel of speakers: \n\nBarbara Strain, Principal, Barbara Strain Consulting LLC\nRay Paxton, Executive Director of BioMedical Engineering, Piedmont Healthcare\nMark Lamont, Director of Mechanical Engineering, Zebra Technologies\nJada Lindo, Mechanical Engineer, Zebra Technologies\nEllen Turner, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Andronaco\n\n \n
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