Agencies
A private, independent, nonprofit organization that develops standards for healthcare facilities. They come unannounced and stay from three to five days. Failure to comply may result in Medicare and Medicaid payments.
The Joint Commission
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a colony
Biofilm
Water must be de-gasses each time the ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed, because
Excess bubbles from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process
A chemical that kills most pathogenic organisms, but does not kill all spores
Disinfectant
Rules issued by administrative agencies that have the force of law
Regulation
This agency is a non-profit organization. Collects information and establishes standards and guidelines relating to the processing of flexible endoscopes
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
(SGNA)
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts
At the point-of-use
Detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be
Low foaming
Thermal disinfection is accomplished using
Heat
Provides federal protections for individually identifiable health information held by covered entities and their business associates and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPPA)
This agency is an international organization that works to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards around the world
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)
The goal of all soiled transport is to transfer the contaminated items to the SP decontamination area while minimizing the risk of ______________
Cross contamination
Which is the preferred pH level for detergents used for most cleaning processes
Neutral pH
According to the Spaulding's Classification System, instruments or devices introduced directly into the bloodstream or into other sterile areas of the body
Critical
A uniform method of defining basic parameters for processes, products, services, and measurements
Standard
This is a regulatory agency responsible for minimizing greenhouse gases and toxic emissions
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
Transportation of surgical items outside the hospital is regulated by which of the following agencies
U.S. Department of transportation
(DOT)
Which enzyme breaks down blood, mucous, feces, and albumin
Protease
The destruction of all vegetative microorganisms but not bacterial spores
High-level disinfection
A method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved by other means
Best practices
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific regulations covering the situation
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances
Gross soil
Instrument lubrication is performed
After cleaning
How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable level of disinfection
5 - 10 minutes
This classification is for most stringently regulated devices, including heart valves, pacemakers, and other life-sustaining devices
Class III devices