Automatic Equipment and Productivity in a Sterile Processing Department

Research around SPD Productivity shows that it is driven by:

a. Equipment and technologies.

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b. Staff training and allocation.

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c. SPD workflow.

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d. All of the above.

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2. Technology and equipment:

a. Are the only elements needed to increase productivity.

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b. Are considered the golden path to productivity.

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c. May not be sufficient if other challenges are not addressed.

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d. Are linked to infrastructure and capital investment.

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3. SPD Staff:

a. Is an element relevant in productivity.

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b. Is affected by turnover.

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c. Is not affected by training.

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d. A and B.

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4. Examples of SPD Process inputs are:

a. Staff

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b. Workflow

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c. Tools

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d. All of the above

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5. Ultrasonic Cleaning systems are effective in:

a. Ophthalmologic surgeries instruments.

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b. Flexible endoscopes.

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c. Complex devices with hard-to-reach areas.

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d. High level disinfection.

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6. While implementing Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems, some key variables are:

a. Irrigation

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b. Material compatibility

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c. Frequency

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d. A and C

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7. Washer Disinfectors are effective at cleaning all type of reusable medical devices:

a. Yes

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b. No

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c. Only devices compatible with the system (load carrier, cycle, detergent)

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d. Only compatible devices

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8. The final rinse on washer-disinfectors is done with:

a. Tap water

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b. Cold water

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c. Critical water (AAMI St 108)

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d. Soft water

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9. FDA Recommendations for steam sterilization cycles include:

a. Minimum drying time.

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b. Maximum exposure time.

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c. Pressure and steam quality.

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d. Temperature during drying phase.

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10. The “Product families” approach can help streamlining:

a. Steam sterilization

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b. Washer-disinfector cycles

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c. Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems

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d. All of the above

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Automatic Equipment and Productivity in a Sterile Processing Department

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