For this purpose, we must be able to answer this question in an objective way: why are the EM sampling points placed in that exact location? In order to be able to answer this, we must carry out a study based on a risk analysis that determines what would be the correct position of the sampling points, depending on the movement of particles within our rooms.
This study must consider all the necessary inputs and which of these may represent a possible source of contamination. We will evaluate numerous details, including the design of the facilities, the design of the room itself, the operations inside the work area, the personnel and material and how personnel moves within the work area, , air leaks between rooms, etc.. We will put all of this together and, after evaluating the criticality of each one of these parameters, we will consider which areas present the greatest movement of particles and, therefore, the possible sampling points.
In conclusion, the critical sampling points that we will carry out for the Environmental Monitoring will be all those which, due to the design of the installation, such as the personnel and material flow / operations / operators’ work / air exchange between rooms etc., present a potential risk for the quality of the product and, consequently, for the patient's safety.
