At Tervisepoint, client safety is a top priority. In podiatry practice, instruments are used that come into contact with the skin, nails, and sometimes with minor skin micro-injuries. Therefore, proper sterilization of instruments is an essential part of a high-quality and safe service.
Sterilization helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases and ensures a high professional standard of podiatric care.
Why is instrument sterilization in podiatry so important?
- nail treatment
- removal of calluses and hyperkeratosis
- minor skin micro-injuries or slight bleeding
How is instrument sterilization carried out at Tervisepoint?
Physical cleaning
Each instrument is thoroughly cleaned of dirt, skin residues, and any possible blood.Disinfection in a solution
Instruments are placed in a professional disinfectant solution:- the exposure time depends on the manufacturer’s product
- usually 5–30 minutes
- then the instruments are rinsed (if necessary) and completely dried
Packaging and indicators
Instruments are packed in sterilization pouches with an indicator strip.
Sterilization in an autoclave
- high temperature, steam, and pressure
- the cycle duration is about 1 hour
- bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores are eliminated
Storage of sterile instruments
Instruments are stored in a dry and clean environment until use.
Even if a sterile instrument has not been used, it must be re-sterilized after 6 months. In this case, the instrument is removed from the packaging and undergoes cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in an autoclave again.
What diseases can be transmitted through non-sterile instruments?
- hepatitis B and C
- HIV (low but possible risk)
- bacterial skin infections
- fungal infections of the nails and feet
- human papillomavirus (warts)
Tervisepoint — a guarantee of safety
Tervisepoint strictly complies with hygiene and legal requirements so that every client feels safe and confident.
Legislative requirements and compliance with regulations in Estonia
Tervisepoint operates in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Estonia aimed at protecting health and preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
- The Public Health Act (Rahvatervishoiu seadus)
Requires service providers to prevent health risks and ensure safe and hygienic conditions for providing services.
🔗 https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/102012025003 - The Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act
Requires the use of all necessary measures to prevent the spread of infections, including proper processing of instruments.
🔗 https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/13252077 - Requirements for the provision of beauty and personal care services
State that reusable instruments must be cleaned, disinfected, and, when necessary, sterilized.
🔗 https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/126082025010
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