Sterilization and Hygiene Standards at Smile Hair Clinic

Sterilization and Hygiene Standards at Smile Hair Clinic

At Smile Hair Clinic, we prioritize patient safety by conducting our sterilization and hygiene processes in full compliance with international healthcare standards such as the Ministry of Health’s DAS Guidelines, WHO Sterilization Guidelines, and AAMI ST79 Steam Sterilization and Sterile Processing Guidelines. To minimize the risk of infection and provide a safe treatment environment, we implement the following key sterilization control procedures:

Daily Sterilization Control Tests

Vacuum Leak Test
This test is performed daily to assess the airtightness and vacuum capacity of our sterilization devices. It ensures the reliability and effectiveness of the devices. The most recent test results confirm that all devices have successfully completed the sterilization process.

Bowie-Dick Test
Conducted daily to verify the proper functioning of steam sterilizers (autoclaves), this test checks whether steam is evenly penetrating all surfaces. Results consistently confirm the effective operation of our devices.

Ultrasonic Cleaning Test
This test verifies that our ultrasonic cleaners effectively remove microscopic organic residues from instruments. Conducted daily, it ensures our hygiene standards remain at the highest level.

Biological Indicator Test (Every 15 Days)

This test is used to measure the effectiveness of sterilization procedures against bacteria and other microorganisms. The most recent test results showed no microbial growth, confirming the complete safety and effectiveness of our sterilization protocols.

Additional Hygiene Measures

Separation of Sterile and Used Instruments
Used (contaminated) instruments are stored in special sealed containers to prevent contact with sterile instruments.

Sterilization Labeling System
All sterilized instruments are labeled with the autoclave number, the name of the person who performed the sterilization, the sterilization date, and the expiration date. This information is also recorded in each patient’s operation file to allow for detailed tracking when needed.

These protocols have been developed based on the Ministry of Health’s DAS Guidelines, WHO Sterilization Guidelines, and AAMI ST79 Steam Sterilization and Sterile Processing Guidelines.