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Particulate on surgical instruments with AAMI ST108 guidance for investigating water, steam, equipment, and the processing pathway

Source of Particulate on Surgical Instruments | AAMI ST108 (2 of 3)

July 31, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

Using AAMI ST108 to investigate water, steam, equipment, materials, and the full processing pathway Discovering the root cause of buildup on instruments requires more than seeing it. Staff may[…]

Particulate on surgical instruments illustrating why visible buildup may signal a larger sterile processing problem

Particulate on Surgical Instruments: Beyond Tray Rejection (1 of 3)

July 24, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

Why visible residue should be treated as a quality-system signal A visible speck or buildup on a surgical instrument may appear to be a small problem. However, the issue behind it can affect far more[…]

Mallory Rico, Clinical Services Manager at VERDA Water Quality Systems, supporting healthcare water quality programs and sterile processing teams.

VERDA Welcomes Mallory Rico as Clinical Services Manager

July 6, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

VERDA Water Quality Systems is pleased to welcome Mallory Rico to the company as Clinical Services Manager, strengthening VERDA’s continued investment in clinical expertise, customer support, and[…]

The Case of the Steamy Setback

June 22, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

When the Filters Were Installed — But the Steam Still Failed The hospital swore the problem wasn’t steam. They had installed steam filters. They had schematics. They had vendor documentation.[…]

Nu Huynh smiling in front of VERDA Water Quality Systems branding.

VERDA Water Quality Systems Welcomes Nu Huynh as Senior Product Manager

June 15, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

New role strengthens VERDA’s commitment to helping Hospital SPD and Facilities teams improve patient care, reduce operational risk, and protect hospital margins. VERDA Water Quality Systems is[…]

Hospital facilities technician in a hard hat standing near mechanical piping, representing the role of Facilities in SPD water quality and ST108 readiness.

SPD Water Quality: The Headwaters of Patient Care and Hospital Margin

June 2, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

Water quality in Sterile Processing is not a background utility. It is the headwaters of patient care, equipment reliability, compliance confidence, and hospital margin. Like a river shaped by what[…]

Professional portrait of Philip “Ted” Cantin seated in a suit and tie against a gray background.

Celebrating Ted’s ASHRAE Service and Technical Leadership

June 1, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

mmic Medical Systems / VERDA Water Quality Systems is proud to recognize Philip “Ted” Cantin for his volunteer service and technical contributions to ASHRAE during the 2025–26 Society year. Ted[…]

Close-up of mineral buildup and residue on a hospital faucet aerator, illustrating water quality infrastructure concerns for sterile processing departments

Why “Good Enough” SPD Water Is Becoming More Expensive for Hospitals

May 27, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

Healthcare construction costs are continuing to climb — and according to a recent article in Health Facilities Management (HFM), those pressures are expected to continue. In the article,[…]

Healthcare professionals reviewing digital documentation for SPD water quality and ST108 compliance readiness.

Documentation: The Hidden Weak Spot in SPD Water Quality

May 12, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

When sterile processing leaders think about water quality, they often think first about equipment. Do we have an RO system?Are we producing Critical Water?Are we testing our water?Are our washers and[…]

Healthcare professional holding beaker of water with thumbs down representing failed water quality test and need for ST108 response protocols

What Happens When Your Water Fails? Why ST108 Requires More Than Just Testing

May 5, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

Many hospitals are testing their water. But far fewer are prepared for what happens next. What do you do when a result comes back out of range?Who makes the decision?How quickly does action happen?[…]

Len Sparks investigates copper contamination in sterile processing water systems, holding a test tube in front of copper piping.

The Case of the Curious Copper Contamination

April 20, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

When Good Intentions in Facilities Created Trouble in Sterile Processing It began with stains. Not debris. Not bacteria. No visible contamination in the water. Stains. A faint discoloration on[…]

VERDA Water Quality Systems promotional graphic inviting attendees to the 2026 FHEA Trade Show & Annual Education Conference in Orlando, featuring Jeff Paquet, Kenny Mayer, and Rafe Hembree.

ST108: What’s Next? Why Facilities Engineers Should Attend This Key FHEA 2026 Session

April 20, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

Why Florida Healthcare Facilities Engineers Should Attend This ST108 Session at FHEA 2026 If you’re a Facilities Engineer in a Florida hospital, you’re already feeling the pressure: standards are[…]

Sterile processing technician holding water sample for ST108 water quality monitoring and testing in hospital SPD

Snapshot Testing Isn’t Enough: Why Water Monitoring Is Critical for ST108 Compliance

April 14, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

In many sterile processing departments, water quality testing follows a familiar rhythm. Monthly.Quarterly.Sometimes even less frequently. A sample is collected. A report is generated. A requirement[…]

Who Owns Water Quality in SPD? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

March 30, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

Ask a simple question in most hospitals: “Who owns water quality in sterile processing?” You’ll rarely get a simple answer. Facilities may point to system infrastructure.Sterile processing[…]

Water quality expert inspecting plumbing and dead legs in sterile processing after failing bacterial water tests

The Case of Mysterious Affairs at the Processing Sink

March 27, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

When Bacterial Water Tests Failed — and Water Wasn’t the Only Suspect The renovation was complete. The washers were installed. The sinks gleamed. The piping was new. Everything looked[…]

“We Have RO—We’re Fine” (Why That’s Not What ST108 Says)

March 26, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

Walk into almost any average sterile processing department and ask about water quality, and you’ll hear a familiar response: “We have an RO system—we’re all set.” It’s an understandable[…]

VERDA Water Quality Systems invites attendees to visit Booth 1313 at the HSPA 2026 Conference in Baltimore, April 25–28

See You at HSPA 2026: Stop by Booth #1313

March 26, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Annual Conference & Expo is one of the most important gatherings of sterile processing professionals in the country—and VERDA Water Quality[…]

Expanding the Water Quality Services Team to Support Growing Demand for ST108 Compliance

March 25, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

St. Johnsbury, VT — 25 march 2026 — VERDA Water Quality Systems, a leader in healthcare water quality solutions and ANSI/AAMI ST108 compliance, today announced the expansion of its Water Quality[…]

ST108: Why Water Quality Is Now a Financial Metric in the SPD

March 19, 2026

By Nu Huynh

For decades, water quality lived quietly in the background of hospital operations — owned by Facilities, rarely questioned, and almost never tied to the financial realities of sterile[…]

Surgical team demonstrating OR SPD collaboration in a hospital setting

When OR/SPD Collaboration Improves, Water Quality Must Be in the Room

March 2, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

The recent Healthcare Purchasing News article highlighting “Power Duos” at Lurie Children’s and Nemours Children’s hospitals offers something the sterile processing community rarely sees in[…]