Managing and operating a sterilising department is complex and challenging, requiring those working in this area to have not only well developed management skills, but also sound technical knowledge or reprocessing procedures involving physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology and engineering. In addition, to appreciating the principles of logistics and quality management systems.

Often people working this environment are so caught up in the details of managing on a day-to-day basis, it becomes difficult to take a step back and look at the ‘bigger picture’.

Terry has an extensive knowledge of all aspects of reprocessing re-useable medical devices and the equipment used for this purpose. She understands the local and international standards that apply, has studied medical device regulations and quality management systems. visited hundreds of Sterilising Departments all over the world and is able to apply logistics and the six sigma principles to sterilising department operations.