Most medical devices that go through sterile processing departments spend time in mechanical cleaning. Dirty medical devices enter, and clean ones leave. Many assume all the safety hazards are found on the dirty side of operation, but mechanical cleaning safety is truly a tale of two sides.
Learning Objectives
- List hazards found in decontamination when using automated cleaning equipment
- List hazards found on the clean side when using automated cleaning equipment
About the Authors
Cody McElroy is the manager of sterile processing and high-level disinfection at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
Heide Ames, BS, CCSVP, CSPDT is a product manager with 28 years of healthcare and/or laboratory experience.
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 1 Test
- Course Certificate
The CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) has pre-approved this in-service for one (1) contact hour for a period of five (5) years from the date of original publication. Successful completion of the lesson and post test must be documented by facility management and those records maintained by the individual until re-certification is required.
DO NOT SEND LESSON OR TEST TO CBSPD.
For additional information regarding certification contact CBSPD – 148 Main Street, Suite C-1, Lebanon, NJ 08833
HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) has pre-approved this in-service for 1.0 Continuing Education Credits for a period of three years.
For more information, direct any questions to Healthcare Purchasing News (941) 259-0832.
