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Podcast: PROCESS THIS!, a Podcast by HSPA
Episode: Process THIS! Episode 145: A History of Sterilization
Description: A History of Sterilization
The history of the science of sterilization is fascinating and tied inextricably with developments in germ theory and infection prevention. The pioneers of sterilization, at times working against great odds, laid the groundwork for the processes healthcare professionals use every day to keep billions of patients safe.
In episode 145, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Kim Schober, Accredited Provider Program Director for Health.edu, all about the history of sterilization. Schober introduces the early physicians and scientists who saw that the world could be a safer place. She explains how their ideas...