Point of Use
Decontamination Area
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Sterile Items
Tests
100

This must be sprayed on all instruments prior to transporting to CIPC

Pre-Klenz

100

This PPE should be worn when processing instruments in the decon area

bonnet, mask, gloves, gown

100

They have worked at the Tinker Medical Group for 21 years

Lisa

100

This item should appear in every peel pack and kit that has been processed

Class 5 indicator strip

100

This daily test monitors the air removal efficiency of the sterilizers.

DART (DYNAMIC AIR REMOVAL TEST)

200

These types of instruments must remain open

Hinged (scissors, hemostats, forceps, etc)

200

This is the type of pressure required in the decontamination room.

Negative

200

They have collectively spent over 40 years in the dental career field

Lisa and Dillow

200

This item is required for every sterilization load and simulates the most difficult to sterilize devices ensuring that sterilization parameters reach the most challenging areas

Process Challenge Device (PCD)

200

This daily test verifies that the most highly resistant microorganisms are killed during sterilization.

Biological Spore test

300

These two visual indicators show if an item is sterilized (Wrapped kit or peel pack)

Class 5 indicator strip and outside tape or peel pack color change

300

These items should never be in kits when turning instruments into decon

Needle, blades, anesthetic carpules, trash

300

They were selected for Honor Show Choir in High School

Lisa

300

When taking a kit or peel pack from sterile storage always pull from the ______.  (unless otherwise specified)

Right or the front

300

These are used to provide immediate assurance that time, temperature, and steam saturation have been met for a sterilization cycle

Class 5 chemical indicator strips

400

These two areas are where IFUs (Intructions for Use) can be found.  (must know BOTH)

CIPC office and one source site

400

This daily test verifies the ultrasonic cleaner is working efficiently.

The foil test

400

They played in the Little League Softball World Series at age 16

Dillow

400

This PPE is required on the "Clean" side of CIPC

Head bonnet
400

This daily test verifies the washer's ability to clean items,

All Clean test

500

According to the IFU, this should be used to "lubricate" the Isolite

Water

500

This should be done immediately entering and leaving Decon area

Hand hygiene

500

These 2 people have been dipped in a vat of Awesome and continuously exude awesomeness where ever they go!!

Lisa and Dillow

500

The three top numbers on a load label represent this. (The bottom of label is the expiration date)

1. Sterilizer used

2. Current load

3. 3 Digit Julian date

500

This weekly test validates the sterilizer chamber is not leaking air and is maintaining airtight integrity

Leak Test