3-1 Sanitization of Instruments
step 7
clean the instruments; may be done manually or ultrasonically
step 6 part f
cover the container holding the disinfectant
step 6
decontaminate instruments by disinfecting them in an EPA-approved chemical disinfectant
step 6 part g
disinfect for 10 minutes
step 12
dispose of cleaning solution according to the manufacturer's instructions. Remove both sets of gloves and sanitize your hands
step 9
dry each instrument with paper towel and place on a cloth towel for air drying
ultrasound method part e
ensure all instruments are fully submerged in cleaning solution
ultrasound method part d
ensure sharps don't touch other instruments
why do we not rinse with hot water?
it may cause coagulation
step 6 part d
label the container with the name of the disinfectant & the date when it is no longer effective & must be disposed
step 11
lubricate hinged instruments using a steam-penetrable lubricant: apply while in open position, open & close instrument after applying so it reaches all parts of the instrument
equipment/supplies needed...
sink, disposable gloves, heavy-duty utility gloves, contaminated instruments, EPA-approved chemical disinfectant & MSDS, disinfectant container cleaning solution & MSDS, basin, stiff nylon brush, stainless-steel wire brush, paper towels, cloth towel, instrument lubricant
what will the heavy-duty utility gloves protect the hands from?
the irritating effects of the chemical solutions
what indicates that scissors are in proper working condition?
they cut all the way to the end of a thin piece of gauze without catching
why are sharp instruments separated from dull instruments?
to prevent damaging to or dulling to the edge cutting edge of these instruments
when should instruments be moved to cleaning area?
transport contaminated instruments to cleaning area asap after use
true or false? should delicate instruments be separated to prevent damage
true
true or false? transporting contaminated instruments in a covered basin promotes infection control
true
ultrasound method part g
turn on cleaner, clean on recommended time
ultrasound method part a
use a cleaning agent recommended by the manufacturer, prep the solution in the ultrasonic cleaner, and observe all personal safety precautions listed on the label
step 6 part a
use proper disinfectant, check expiration date & label
manual method part f
use stainless-steel wire brush to clean grooves, crevices, or serrations
manual method part e
use stiff-nylon brush to clean surface of each instrument, thoroughly. Brush delicate instruments carefully to avoid damaging them
step 13
wrap instruments and sterilize them in autoclave according to the medical office policy
about what temp should the water be at?
110 F or 44 C
EPA-approved disinfectant
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved disinfectant
step 10
check each item for defects and proper working condition
ultrasound method part h
after completion of cleaning cycle, remove from machine
step two
apply disposable gloves
step 3
apply heavy-duty utility over the disposable gloves
true or false? left over detergent will NOT cause stains
false
step 6 part c
follow manufacture's instructions pertaining to mixing and use
manual method part c
follow manufacture's instructions pertaining to mixing and use; detergent may need to be diluted
manual method part g
if there is a stain attempt to remove with a damp cloth or sponge to which a commercial stain remover has been applied
how should contaminated instruments be transported to the cleaning area?
in a covered basin from the examination area to cleaning area
step 6 part b
observe all safety precautions as listed on label
manual method part b
observe personal safety precautions listed on label
manual method part a
obtain the instrument cleaning solution, check expiration date
ultrasound method part c
place in ultrasonic cleaner with hinged instruments in open position
ultrasound method part f
place lid on ultrasonic cleaner
step 6 part e
pour into container and make sure instruments are submerged in disinfectant
rinsing the instruments asap prevents what?
prevents organic material from drying onto the material, making it difficult to remove
manual method part d
remove the articles from the chemical disinfectant and place them in the basin containing the cleaning solution
ultrasound method part b
remove the articles from the chemical disinfectant, separate dissimilar instrument materials, such as stainless steal, aluminium, and bronze
step one
review MSDS for hazardous chemicals you will be using in the sanitization process
step 8
rinse each instrument thoroughly with warm water (110 degrees F or 44 degrees C) for 20-30 seconds to remove all traces of the detergent
step 5
rinse through warm water stat, not hot
step 4
separate sharp items from others