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This resource is designed for supervisors, leads, managers, and staff in the Central Sterile Services (CSS) department, focusing on the management and maintenance of reusable surgical instruments. It provides essential knowledge on sterilization processes and regulatory compliance, supporting high standards in instrument care and patient safety.
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Objective #1
Identify and Correctly Process Instruments:
Participants will correctly identify at least 90% of reusable surgical instruments and describe the appropriate steps for their sterilization, focusing on factors like instrument type and specific cleaning protocols, as indicated in the quiz scenarios.
Objective #2
Implement Standards and Regulations:
Trainees will demonstrate an understanding of regulatory compliance by accurately applying guidelines from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and manufacturer recommendations for the reprocessing of medical devices in 95% of applicable cases.
Objective #3
Maintain Safety and Quality in CSS Operations:
By the end of the training, staff will effectively execute and document the proper storage conditions for sterile instruments, maintaining required temperature and humidity levels as specified, and ensuring that all storage guidelines are met in 100% of the time.
Outline of Topics to be addressed
• Synchronous and asynchronous training programs • Recorded Departmental in-service programs • Professional organization seminars relating to SPD topics • Video and slide presentations on related topics
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1. Introduction
- Purpose of the course
- Overview of the competency areas covered
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3. Life Science (9%)
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2. Roles and Responsibilities (13%)
- Workplace safety and hazard identification
- Ergonomics and body mechanics
- Compliance with policies and procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Professional standards for personal conduct
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4. Decontamination and Disinfection (19%)
- Chemicals: types and uses
- High-level disinfection procedures
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Decontamination protocols
- Microbiology fundamentals
- Disease transmission and prevention
- Basic anatomy and physiology
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5. Preparation and Handling (16%)
- Instrument terminology and functions
- Packaging and sterilization preparation
- Inspection and maintenance of surgical instruments
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7. Sterile Storage, Inventory Management, and Distribution (11%)
- Storage conditions and shelf life
- Inventory management practices
- Distribution systems and procedures
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6. Sterilization (18%)
- Sterilization methods and equipment
- Quality assurance in sterilization
- Documentation and compliance
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8. Patient Care Equipment (6%)
- Management and maintenance of patient care equipment
- Disinfection and storage
9. Ethics (8%)
- Ethical standards and compliance
- Professional behavior and responsibilities
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