---
title: '134. Biofilms and Fomites'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/134-biofilms-and-fomites'
show: 'Ask The Educator'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/ask-the-educator'
published: '2025-03-07'
audio: 'https://downloads.pod.co/b84ea58f-7a4f-4e87-91cb-49dd2dd7584b/07f81ac1-5112-49a4-80d2-04d5fdfc5e69.mp3'
---

# 134. Biofilms and Fomites

## Summary

Mark recaps his insightful Healthmark webinar on biofilms and fomites. He dives into the science behind biofilms - what they are, how quickly they can form, and why they pose a significant threat to sterile processing. Tune in as Mark explains the dangers biofilms present in maintaining sterility and the importance of managing it in a healthcare setting.