Water lines
It is not necessary to drain water lines at the end of the day. True or False
False
What needs to be done to ensure all items in sterilizer become sterile.
Do not overload sterilizer.
Critical items must be heat sterilized.
True, these items include : surgical instruments, hygiene instruments, and anything that penetrates soft tissue or bone.
When disinfecting clinical contact surfaces that are not visibly soiled, one wipe with a disinfectant wipe is adequate when using Caviwipes 1.0 or 2.0.
True. New products disinfect surfaces in 1 minute, but we use Caviwipes 2.0 ( 2 minute disinfection )
For a sharps related incident ( accident ) , cleansing must occur with soap and water for how long?
1 minute.
It is best to flush waterlines for 20- 30 seconds at beginning of the day, between patients and at the end of the day. True or False
True
What is done if you have a positive Biological Indicator test?
Repeat test. If negative , sterilizer can be put back into service.
What is the procedure for setting up trays for the next work day.
Cover trays as tightly as possible or leave in sterile package to be opened next work day to prevent contamination.
When a surface is visibly soiled , you must do a 2 step process to disinfect surface. The first step is used to clean and then follow- up with a second wipe to disinfect. True or False ?
True
Antimicrobial mouthrinses used by patients before dental treatment are intended to.....
Reduce the number of microorganisms the patient might release in the form of aerosols or spatter.
How often should waterlines be tested for effectiveness?
Quarterly. Treatment sticks are changes annually.
What if repeat Biological Indicator test is positive and operating , packaging and loading procedures have been confirmed to be performed correctly.?
Sterilizer should remain out of service until checked by service people.
How full can you fill the sharps containers?
Only to the fill line. Then replace container with a new one.
This is done to the Caviwipes container after pulling out a towelette.
Leave about 1 inch of the next towelette and close container.
Alcohol- based hand sanitizers are only allowed when ....
Hands are not visibly soiled.
Who is in charge of the testing and where do we keep written records of this at ?
??? Laura made a lovely chart to help us keep written records in both offices ( MC and NS )
How often do we replace the cold disinfecting solution ( Rapicide OPA ) ?
Replace solution every 28 days.
1991 OSHA standards prohibits employees from taking used protective clothing home with them to launder. True or false.
True
Who changes the water treatment sticks and where is this recorded.
???
How long must items stay in solution for disinfection?
Must be in solution a minimum of 10 minutes for disinfection. This is used for semi-critical items.