Infection Prevention
About 687,000 hospitalized patients a year contract this.
What is a Healthcare Associated Infection
Items that have been used in patient care should be considered
what is contamination
This is the preferred pH for detergents for most cleaning processes
what is neutral pH
These work on the principle of impingement for cleaning and disinfecting instruments
what is Washer-Disinfectors
Identification used for microgrind or supercut instruments
what are black handles
Jewelry should not be worn in the CS department work areas because they
what is harbor bacteria
This includes removal of gross soil, prevention of damage, prevention of cross-contamination, timeliness, and keeping others safe.
what are goals of point-of-use treatment and transport
Water must be degassed each time the ultrasonic cleaners tank is changed because
what is excess bubbles from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process
The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores
what thermal disinfection
Used to cut or shave bone
what is an osteotome
during handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least
what is 20 seconds
Failure to perform soiled pick-up rounds as scheduled can lead to
what is instrument and equipment shortage
written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by
what is the device manufacturer
Chemicals used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms
what is antiseptics
Used to unclog the suction during surgery
what is a stylet
Treating all human blood and bodily fluids as infectious
what is Standard Precautions
Users are responsible to notify SPD if they discover instruments or equipment that need
what is repair
These prevent soap or detergent from reacting with hard water minerals.
what are chelating agents
The process of which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed
what is sterilization
Using the proper sized brush
what is the best way to clean a suction lumen
The only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is to
eliminate it
everyone who may transport contaminated items must be trained in
what is safe handling procedures
Increases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits
what is untreated water
Iodophors are a member of this chemical family
An index card should be used for testing
what is kerrison/laminectomy rongeurs