Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the function tests appropriate for specific types of surgical instruments 2. Describe how to determine when instrument repair is needed 3. Understand the available types of instrument repair and maintenance programs

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe preparation and initial steps for successful auditing 2. Define the basis for auditing flexible endoscope processing 3. Outline considerations for the implementation of auditing processes

Learning Objectives: 1. Identify what can go wrong when sterilizing products 2. Explain what is involved in a recall, per current guidelines 3. Describe how to minimize or eliminate a recall

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the role of each saturated steam sterilization cycle phase to deliver medical devices that are both sterile and dry 2. Explain the impact different metallic and non-metallic materials used in medical devices and sterile barriers have on cycle performance 3. Identify available resources to optimize the sterilization cycle

Learning Objectives: 1. Define surgical instrument grades 2. Understand how surgical instruments are made/manufactured 3. Determine how to optimize instrument selection for one’s facility

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the need for standardization in practices and policies when starting or revamping an endoscope education program 2. Review the need for a well-organized, rigorous training and competency verification program for endoscope processing and the equipment involved 3. Discuss why good documentation practices are essential to the overall quality of a training and competency program