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...
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...
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. ...
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. This course is offered through our partnership with course creator Nancy Chobin RN, AAS, ACSP...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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