AS5369:2023 Archives - Southland Filtration

Myth vs Reality: Hospital RO System Compliance

This article clarifies some common misconceptions surrounding hospitals reverse osmosis (RO) system design and implementation, including operating temperatures, ringmain length and piping materials selection. Read more...

Myth vs Reality: Hospital RO System ComplianceMichelle Kwong2024-08-23T10:23:23+10:00

Final Rinse Water – Assessing Design Challenges

This white paper examines the importance of final rinse cycles in washer-disinfectors (WDs) for reprocessing medical devices, emphasising the need to remove residual chemicals and contaminants to ensure safe device reuse. Read more...

Final Rinse Water – Assessing Design ChallengesMichelle Kwong2024-08-23T10:24:17+10:00

Building Resilient Water Systems in Healthcare: A Builder’s Checklist

Find out how RO and thermal disinfection can be ineffective infection control methods if not implemented correctly, resulting in costly system replacements. Read more...

Building Resilient Water Systems in Healthcare: A Builder’s ChecklistChadd Hunter2024-08-23T10:25:29+10:00

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

We sit down with Dr Surani McCaw, a chemical engineer at Southland Filtration. She shares insights into her journey, accomplishments, and the unique role of women in shaping the future of water filtration technologies. Read more...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024Michelle Kwong2024-08-23T10:26:37+10:00

CSSD Water Test Methodology for AS5369:2023 Compliance

Failing to promptly spot microbial issues in the water filtration plant of your Central Sterilisation Supply Departments (CSSD) can lead to delays in fixing problems and figuring out where the contamination is coming from. Read more...

CSSD Water Test Methodology for AS5369:2023 ComplianceMichelle Kwong2024-08-23T10:27:14+10:00

AS 5369:2023 – Response to Consultation

The Australian government sought public input on the newly proposed Australian Standard 5369:2023, which applies to reprocessing reusable medical devices in both healthcare and non-healthcare facilities. We share our response and what we propose to be the critical changes required. Read more...

AS 5369:2023 – Response to ConsultationKiri Barker2024-08-23T10:43:27+10:00

Meeting AS/NZS 5369:2023 (Formerly AS/NZS 4187:2014)

When selecting a purification process to meet AS/NZS 5369:2023 scientific facts and evidence-based practices should be the cornerstone. It's imperative that the selected processes don't adversely affect the primary goal, which is the control of bacterial endotoxins. Read more in our white paper...

Meeting AS/NZS 5369:2023 (Formerly AS/NZS 4187:2014)Southland Filtration2024-08-26T09:55:37+10:00

Effective CSSD Water Sampling for AS5369 Compliance

AS5369:2023 compliance of your Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant relies on two crucial factors: the point of sampling and the test methodology. Find out how to execute both accurately, read more...

Effective CSSD Water Sampling for AS5369 ComplianceSouthland Filtration2024-08-26T11:04:17+10:00

3 reasons why RO water is essential for Endoscopy

Find out the top reasons why reusable medical devices need to be sterilised and disinfected to meet cleanliness standards and maximise department efficiency.

3 reasons why RO water is essential for EndoscopySouthland Filtration2024-08-26T16:39:35+10:00

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