What is the primary function of the decontamination area
Cleaning instruments and other medical devices
Name the 4 main areas of SPD
Decontamination, Prep & Pack, Sterilization and Sterile Storage and distribution
Name all the chapters we’ve covered so far in order
Introduction to SP, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Infection Prevention, Regulations & Standards, Decontamination: Point of Use Treatment & Transport, Cleaning
Name all the categories of microorganisms we covered
Bacteria, viruses, Protozoa, fungi and prions
PDescribe the conditions including temp, humidity, air exchanges and pressure for decontamination
60-65 degrees, 30-60% humidity, 10 air exchanges per hour and negative pressure
Describe the conditions including temperature, humidity, air exchanges and air pressure for Sterile Storage
Less than 75 degrees, less than 70% humidity, 4 air exchanges per hour and positive pressure