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