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LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the multiple standards and guidelines that apply to Sterile Processing 2. Understand the meaning of directive words in the recommendations 3. Learn how standards and guidelines serve as the basis for departmental policies and operating procedures

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Understand the transmission of infection 2. Identify critical factors to consider before handling and transporting soiled medical devices 3. Review different scenarios and challenges Sterile Processing personnel can experience when transporting soiled medical devices

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Review the importance of the use of PPE when processing contaminated medical devices and learn the regulations, standards and guidelines that apply to PPE 2. Understand the exposure risks in the decontamination area 3. List mitigation strategies to lower the risk of exposure in processing areas

Learning Objectives: 1. Review guidance on vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH2O2) sterilization provided in ANSI/AAMI ST58:2013/(R)2018 2. Identify VH2O2 sterilizer chamber loading practices 3. Discuss containment systems for VH2O2 sterilization 4. Review biological indicators for monitoring VH2O2 sterilization

Learning Objectives: 1. Explore the role of education in forming or replacing acquired habits 2. Review applicable quality management tools, including standard operating procedures and standard work documents 3. Discuss the similarities and differences between best practices and recommended practices

Learning Objectives: 1.Describe the change in complexity of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization in healthcare facilities since its initial use in the early 1990s 2. Recognize significant variables and practices that affect vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization in healthcare facilities 3. Discuss best practices for the successful use of vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization in healthcare facilities

Learning Objectives: 1. Review the principles of sterilization quality control 2. Discuss information provided by physical monitors and biological and chemical indicators 3. Review current best practice recommendations for monitoring steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes

Learning Objectives: 1. Review the basics of career growth 2. Develop and implement a career plan 3. Explore growth tasks to improve skills and knowledge 4. Discuss attainable jobs in the Sterile Processing field

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss saturated steam sterilization and its different applications 2. Understand the requirements for cycle monitoring 3. Implement adequate, fast and reliable sterilized cycle release

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the hiring process and its relationship to onboarding 2. Review the onboarding process for new technicians 3. Examine the documentation that should be included with the onboarding process