Description
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.
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IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) has pre-approved this in-service for 1.0 Continuing Education Credits for a period of three years, until September 6, 2021. The approval number for this lesson is
3M-HPN 180507.
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Learning Objectives:
- Understand the patient risk related to contamination of flexible endoscopes.
- Describe the definitions and intent of Spaulding’s classifications and review how it relates to requirements for the reprocessing of the medical device.
- Understand the differences between terminal sterilization and liquid chemical disinfection/sterilization processes.
About the Instructor:
Director of Standards and Global Scientific Affairs, 3M Medical Solutions
