1. General procedures include bacteriological culture of equipment and rinse water (for an automatic cage washer).
2. Any cultures positive for non-spore forming organisms should be repeated. If subsequent testing is still positive then cage washing procedures must be assessed and modified.
3. Autoclave efficacy is monitored daily using temperature/pressure indicators and quarterly using Bacillus spore strips. Any positive cultures should be repeated. If subsequent testing is positive, the autoclave must be serviced