What are the 1 way flow of materials
Decontamination, preparation & packaging, sterilization, & sterile storage
What is decontamination & why is it important?
-Clean contaminated instrucments
-Important so it doesn’t cause infections.
What is MIS
Minimal invasive surgery
How should reuseable items get clean
Clean, check, package & sterilize
Administrative (OSHA) require tech to wear what attire & why?
PPE ( personal protective equipment)
What happens to an item that enters preparation & packaging
Sorted for any damages/dirt then package for sterilization
The devices in preparation & packaging should be?
Inspected , package & label for sterilization
Correct method of sterilization must be follow by?
IFU ( instruction of use)
Those working in preparation, packaging & sterilization must wear what in the facility?
Head cover & protected cover
The supply area is for
Pacakaging & distribution
When dispensing supplies & sterile instruments to the OR , they use
Case cart
What steps needed in the processing cycle?
Cleaning, checking, assemble, packaging , sterilization, checking, inspect, storage, distribution.
