Sterilization services

Stanton Territorial Hospital services disrupted

Sterilization device malfunctions have reduced capacity for surgical services at Stanton.


Stanton Territorial Hospital is experiencing some equipment malfunctions with its sterilization services. The Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) says in a press release, the malfunctions were due to wet packs — moisture left after the sterilization process. “This issue was flagged immediately and that no improperly sterilized equipment was…