Start this course! Course Description Point-of-use (POU) cleaning in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) is crucial for infection prevention. By following best practices for POU cleaning, sterile processing professionals maintain the optimal condition of medical instruments. To...
Start this course! Course Description Using quality water at each sterilization stage protects patients and maintains the integrity of surgical instruments. Informed practices safeguard against the risks of poor water quality. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the...
Start this course! Course Description Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), serving purposes such as personnel protection, cross-contamination prevention, regulatory compliance and enhanced efficiency. Proper PPE use maintains...
Start this course! Course Description Understanding the roles of detergents and disinfectants in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) underpins effective decontamination and sterilization practices, ultimately enhancing patient safety and care quality. Learning Objectives ...
This course covers specialty testing of steam sterilizers and best practices for decontamination. There are four types of specialty testing of sterilizers: 1. Routine BI Testing 2. Qualification Testing 3. Rigid Container Testing 4. Product Testing (will be covered in a separate inservice). This...
Steam sterilization is the most common form of sterilization used today in both hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. This course is offered through our partnership with course creator Nancy Chobin RN, AAS, ACSP, CFER, CSPM, who created this module for Sterile Processing University. ...
The effective SPD technician must clearly and thoroughly understand his or her roles and responsibilities. To achieve the necessary level of competence, the technician should study the various functions performed by SPD. This course is offered through our partnership with course creator Nancy...
Basically, there are three conditions than can compromise sterility; moisture, soil and physical damage. All of these events are affected by the storage and handling of the packages after sterilization. Learn more in this course. This course is offered through our partnership with course creator...
AAMI ST-79 recommends routine biological monitoring of steam sterilizers weekly, preferably daily. Biological monitoring with a process challenge device (also known as PCD) containing live bacterial spores of geo bacillus stearothermophilus is recommended because this spore is the most resistant...
The enemies are the various microbes we face on a daily basis. The danger is that we cannot see them so we tend to ignore or forget about them. We are at war with the enemies! Warfare requires a systematic approach. Everyone must be prepared and fully trained. Everyone must have the needed...
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