Start this course! Course Description Sterile processing professionals play a vital role in inspecting and testing surgical instruments. In this microlearning course, review when to perform inspections in the sterilization cycle, identify common issues, and examine testing best...
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 It is important to know what bloodborne pathogens are in order to prevent transmission. Learning Objectives The purpose of this microlearning course is to educate participants on bloodborne pathogens, Occupational Safety and Health Act ...
Start this course! Course Description This microlearning course is designed to help healthcare personnel recognize the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), identify the different types of PPE, and apply PPE safely in all healthcare settings. Learning Objectives Upon...
Start this course! Course Description Steam sterilization is the most common form of sterilization used today in both hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: D efine wet packs and...
Start this course! Course Description Three conditions can compromise sterility: moisture, soil, and physical damage. All of these events are affected by the storage and handling of the packages after sterilization. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the...
Start this course! Course Description This course covers specialty testing of steam sterilizers and best practices for decontamination. There are four types of specialty testing of sterilizers: Routine BI Testing Qualification Testing Rigid Container Testing Product...
Start this course! Course Description Surgical instruments must be thoroughly cleaned, properly assembled, carefully inspected and tested, correctly packaged, and effectively sterilized to ensure patient safety and positive patient outcomes. Learning Objectives Upon...
Start this course! Course Description 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 Geobacillus stearothermophilus is...
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