Decontam1
Devices with lumens typically require this cleaning method.
Manual cleaning (brushing and flushing)
These disinfectants become less effective when used with soap.
QUAT is the abbreviation for this type of disinfectant.
Quartenary ammonium compound.
Environmental surfaces generally require this level of disinfection.
Low-level disinfection.
Before disinfection can occur, devices must undergo this essential process.
Cleaning.
Receiving disposable items in decontamination should be reported as one of these.
Near miss.
This Spaulding classification includes items that contact intact skin only.
Non-critical items.
This level of disinfection destroys vegetative bacteria, most fungi, and some viruses.
Low-level disinfection.
Heat and water are used together during this form of disinfection.
This document provides the validated parameters for cleaning and disinfection of a medical device.
Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (MIFU)
Instrument box locks should be placed in this position before cleaning.
Open position.
This level of disinfection destroys Mycobacterium tuberculosis, most viruses, and most fungi.
This abbreviation identifies the concentration below which a high-level disinfectant can no longer be used safely.
MEC (Minimum effective concentration)
High-level disinfected devices should be handled in a way that prevents this from occurring.
Recontamination.
If the MEC test result falls below the acceptable limit, the disinfectant must be treated this way.
Discarded and replaced.
This type of water is commonly used for final rinsing to help prevent spotting and corrosion.
Reverse osmosis (RO) water.
This level of disinfection destroys all microorganisms except large numbers of bacterial spores.
High-level disinfection.
This information must be checked before using a high-level disinfectant solution.
Expiry date.
Endoscope channels must be completely free of this before the disinfection process begins.
Visible soil/bioburden.
Devices should be thoroughly dried after high-level disinfection to prevent growth of these.
Microorganisms.
This type of elevator should be used when transporting contaminated devices through a facility.
Dedicated soiled elevator.
High-level disinfectants should be tested regularly using these.
When organic soil remains on a device, microorganisms may be protected by this barrier.
Biofilm.
Semi-critical devices contact these parts of the body.
Mucous membranes or non-intact skin.
The purpose of rinsing after high-level disinfection is to remove these residues.
Residual disinfectant chemicals.