A sterile discussion

Why did the bacteria cross the microscope? To get to the other slide. So there we have it, there’s nothing funny about bacteria, or any other microorganisms for that matter. While many microbes are harmless, the risk of any of the harmful minority making their way into a sterile environment cannot be underestimated. From this perspective, it’s really not worth cutting corners when it comes to furniture and other support kit. A practical approach to take during the procurement process is to work backwards from the practicalities of the cleaning regime. There are certain considerations that apply in general, for example is hygiene factored into the design? Intelligently designed furniture and equipment can reduce clean down time just by offering easier access and be aware of design flaws that could harbour dirt and micro-organisms.