Learning Center

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Understand why cultivating sensory awareness, beginning with the sense of sight, is vital to quality Sterile Processing outcomes and safety 2. Learn how olfactory and tactile senses are also essential to help technicians identify potential problems with device and processing equipment functionality 3. Explain how to provide training and incorporate sensory awareness into daily workflows to enhance instrument cleaning, sterilization and inspection

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss strategies to ensure that standard and guideline changes are understood and implemented into departmental practice 2. Explain the importance of using a step-by-step approach to implementation 3. Discuss the role of team meetings, educational materials, audits and other tools in the successful implementation of updated standards and guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the principles of quality assurance 2. Understand the gaps in quality assurance programs in Sterile Processing departments 3. Apply statistical analysis tools to assess current quality assurance strategies

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss common challenges identified by facilities and supported by current evidence 2. Describe current information in instructions for use (IFU) and its interpretation 3. Describe potential opportunities to improve understanding of and compliance with new device IFU

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Understand the current technology used to develop custom medical devices 2. Analyze the risks posed by newer devices 3. Identify current and future challenges of 3D-printed devices for the Sterile Processing department

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the different levels of hospital leadership 2. Differentiate between reactive and proactive relationship building 3. Assess opportunities to orient and onboard executive leadership

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