Cleaning & Decontamination🧽
This step is the first and most important step for processing instruments in SPD
What is Cleaning?
The most common sterilization method used in hospitals
What is Steam sterilization?
This test is used to verify washer performance daily
What is a Washer Indicator Test?
The order of donning PPE
What is
1. Gown
2.Mask
3.Face shield/Goggles
4.Gloves
This class integrator is most commonly used in hospitals
What is a Class 5 integrator?
This kind of water is used for the final rinse when washing hand-wash
What is Critical water?
This sterilization method is used for heat-sensitive items
What is Low-temperature sterilization (EO or hydrogen peroxide)?
The order of doffing PPE
What is
1.Gloves
2.Face shield/Goggles
3.Gown
4. Mask
5. Don't forget to wash your hands!
This association is responsible for developing standards and recommended practices to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices and sterilization processes
E.g. The maximum weight limit for sterilization trays 25lbs
What is the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)?
This temperature range is typically recommended for manual cleaning water
What is 110 to 120 degrees F?
Temp: 273 F
Time: 4min
Pressure/Dry Time: 18
What are the parameters used to sterilize Breast Sizers?
This scope is used to inspect lumens
What is a Borescope?
This detergent is used to break down organic materials such as blood, tissue, and proteins
What is Enzymatic Detergent?
This spore is widely recognized as the gold standard for checking autoclave performance because they are among the most heat‐resistant microorganisms routinely encountered in sterilization settings
What is Geobacillus stearothermophilus?