DECON
Used only in DECON and tossed after each shift OR when worn
What are brushes?
Next step if an instrument touches the floor.
What is send it back to DECON to be rewashed?
Items verified prior to putting a fully loaded rack into the sterilizer?
(Name 4)
What is: Count sheet/Label - 2 load stickers - Filters in place - Wrap/Peel pack above containers - BI pack on bottom/middle - Locks on both sides of containers - Verifying all items on racks are allowed to be ran on that cycle?
FIFO
What is First In & First Out?
Yearly goal expectation put on evaluations for all staff members.
What is complete a training presentation (in person or via email)?
Three sink set-up.
What is: 1st sink - Rinse with COLD water
2nd sink - Soak & Scrub
3rd sink - Rinse (after scrub & after Ultrasonic)?
The maximum time to audit & wrap/containerize each item
What is under 5 minutes?
The Urology Department drops off an instrument to be sterilized that has never been seen before. This is what you ask next.
What is the IFU (Instruction For Use)?
Need on all sharp corners, heavy trays or footed items.
What are corner protectors, ortho liners, and Belintra shelf (Example: Opth Orbit trays (foots) and Vendor trays)?
The number of minutes you can clock in early from your assigned shift.
What is 7 minutes?
These PPE items are ALWAYS required past this point.
What is (Scrub hat, Mask, Face Shield, Gown, Apron, Gloves, Booties) past the PPE required circle sticker on the floor?
Kaleb mentioned this at yesterday's huddle.
Hint: Prep & Pack area
What is Sterrad Chemical Indicators need to be stored in their designated box until use?
(This includes Sterrad tape kept in its wrap)
When Leak Tests are performed.
Hint: 2 times
What is Monday (1st load after midnight - Regular-Leak Test) and after PM's (Preventative Maintenance - Warm-up Leak Test)?
Temperature needs to be below this degree (F) before you are allowed to remove the tray from the sterilizer rack after sterilization.
What is lower than 75 degrees F?
Code Purple is called and you are asked a question that you are unsure how to respond.
What is "I am not sure, but let me go find the answer?"
Next steps: While in DECON, you are approached by someone in scrubs with an instrument in hand. They state it wasn't used and is needed for a case with the patient on the table now.
What is tag as a turnover, run through the instrument washer, and notify Prep & Pack a turnover is in the washer?
*** NO SHORTCUTS ***
The point of time you are to clean & restock the supplies at your assigned table.
What is the beginning and end of your shift?
The OR calls asking for a Pan Endo tray (that is in Prep & Pack) to be One-Trayed for a patient on the table and needed in 20 minutes.
One Tray cycle (5/1) is no longer used. Obtain approval from management to containerize in a One-Tray container BUT sterilize on a 5/40 cycle?
When putting sterilized trays away, you should be observant of the following stored sterilized items sitting on the shelf that may need to be recalled.
(Name 3)
What is faded tape, broken lock, missing filters, missing count sheets/labels, missing stamps, wear/tear and/or holes?
Prep & Pack tray assembly goal (to surpass) for staff members with 1-3 years of experience.
What is 15-20 (medium to large) trays per 8 hour shift?
The scan points required in DECON.
What is Decon Receipt - POU Scan - Decon Scan - Washer Scan?
You are working in Prep & Pack, assembling a tray & wearing a bouffant, gloves, paper jacket, and scrubs. The Bell rings indicating someone is dropping off soiled items. This/These items MUST be removed before leaving department to assist customer.
What are gloves?
3/3 performed during these events.
What is after every major repair when the steam is affected?
3 Bowie & 3 BI's
The maximum allowed of Aesculap containers to be stacked for storage.
What is three?
Four specific customer service behaviors and standards University Health stated that all employees are required to follow.
What is 4 for the Customer:
Take Initiative -- Take Pride
Take Care -- Take Responsibility?