# Spanish hospital sterilization infrastructure upgrades

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-hospital-sterilization-infrastructure-upgrades
> Updated: 2026-09-02T11:02:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Spanish hospitals have undergone recent technological upgrades to their sterilization services to improve clinical support and patient safety.

In Ourense, the Centro Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense (CHUO) implemented an investment exceeding 220,000 euros to upgrade its Central Sterilization Unit. This included a new washing tunnel capable of processing 15 containers of surgical instruments simultaneously, a new vapor extraction system, and an expanded high-purity water treatment plant. The facility also utilizes a digital barcode traceability system to manage instruments across the Ourense, Verín, and O Barco de Valdeorras hospitals.

In Zamora, the Junta de Castilla y León approved 223,850 euros for the Hospital Virgen de la Concha. This funding is designated for the purchase, installation, and commissioning of three new steam sterilizers as part of a broader 13.3 million euro regional healthcare supply package.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Hospital Virgen de la Concha to receive new sterilization equipment

The Junta de Castilla y León is investing 223,850 euros to install three new steam sterilization units at the Hospital Virgen de la Concha in Zamora to support clinical activities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospital-virgen-de-la-concha-to-receive-new-sterilization-equipment

### 2026-08-09: Ourense University Hospital upgrades sterilization unit

The Ourense University Hospital has invested over 270,000 euros in new sterilization technology and infrastructure to process 70,000 annual medical material entries and support 19,000 surgeries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ourense-university-hospital-upgrades-sterilization-unit

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