Sterilizers
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Decon
When you know, you know?
100

Where do peel packs go on a cart?

top shelf above metal containers

100

What are the parameters that are used on sterlizations in workroom?

270/4/45

100

What is process for releasing a hot tray?

Book must be signed by OR coordinater and SPD leadership taking responsibility  

100

How long do you let the eye station run when testing?

3 minutes

100

What is needed when there is an equipment failure in department?

work order and "Do not Use" sign (back and front if needed)

200

What are 3 things that could cause a Sterrad/Vpro load to fail?

paper, wet, and over loading

200

What type of container is used with "Immediate Use Steam Sterilization?"

One Tray

200
Trays should not exceed how many pounds?

25 pounds

200

What detergent does the cart washer use, how long is the cycle, and how often is cycle ran?

Restore/80 minutes/once a week

200

What is read out time for BIs?

24 minutes

300

Where do you place BI in Vpro and Sterrad?

vpro- front, paper side up

Starrad- back, paper side up

300

What are the steam sterilizer settings for IUSS up in OR?

270/4/30

300

How long is the soaking time for Davinci Arms? Davinci scope?

30 minutes/15 minutes

300

In the decontamination processing area a wire brush is used only on this instrument?

It is not used

300

Who is your favorite Educator?

Of course, MICHELLE

400

When does the leak test get done?

once a week

400

What is the first thing you should do if a vendor brings in a NEW tray/instrument?

Ask for the IFU

400

What is the first step when processing a flexible scope in decon?

Leak test

400

How do you identify a tray  that has to be broken into two trays in washer?

Tray has to be tagged with luggage tags

400

Indicator placement- wrapped trays? Rigid containers?

One in middle/each level

Opposite corners

500

How much space is allowed between trays on the sterilization cart?

Approximately 1" of air space

500

What is the policy for wearing CLOTH caps in SPD?

Have to wear bouffant cap over it

500

When using Scope Buddy how often should the detergent tubing be switched out?

every time new bottle is attached

500

What is the purpose of each sink in the 3 sink process?

1st sink- initial cook water rinse

2nd sink- soak, flush, and brush

3rd sink- final rinse

500

What is Shands username and password fro One Source?

shds

shds*352

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