Honouring Excellence in Patient Safety
October 14, 2025
As hospitals and
healthcare facilities across Canada observe Medical Device Reprocessing Week
from October 12–18, 2025, Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) is proud
to recognize the dedicated professionals in its Medical Device Reprocessing
Department (MDRD), whose work is vital to patient care and infection
prevention.
This
week celebrates the critical role they play in ensuring that medical
instruments are thoroughly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use in patient
care. At AMGH, their expertise extends beyond the hospital’s walls through a
valued partnership with South Huron Hospital (SHH) in Exeter, together forming
Huron Health System. Through this collaboration, AMGH’s reprocessing team
handles instruments for AMGH and SHH, with items couriered between locations.
This shared service supports consistent, reliable care across a wide range of
procedures.
“This
partnership is a great example of how rural hospitals can work together to
maximize resources, maintain high standards of care, and improve
sustainability,” said Jimmy Trieu, President and CEO of Huron Health System. “Our MDR team puts so much care and precision into what they do, knowing
patients across both Goderich and South Huron are counting on them. Their
impact is clear every time someone receives safe, high-quality care, from
surgeries to everyday procedures. We’re truly thankful for everything they do.”
Every
day, the MDR team handles a variety of instruments, from delicate surgical
tools to equipment used in everyday procedures. From the moment instruments
arrive, the team carefully cleans, inspects, and sterilizes each item to the
highest standards. Whether preparing surgical trays or readying scopes for
minor procedures, they ensure everything is fully prepared to support excellent
patient outcomes. This attention to detail allows clinical teams to focus on
delivering the best possible care.
Please
join in recognizing the vital contributions of these professionals.