Chapter 1 Terminology Flashcards
Introduction to Sterile Processing
MIS
Minimally invasive surgery; A surgical procedure associated with smaller incisions, less pain and bodily trauma, fewer complications, and shorter length of stay; often performed through an cannula using lasers, endoscopes or laparoscopes.
Decontamination
To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances to an acceptable level.
Cleaning
Removal of visible and non-visible soil and any other foreign material from medical devices being processed.
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment; Part of standard precautions for all healthcare workers to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when in contact with a patients blood and bodily fluids; includes fluid-resistant protective clothing, disposable gloves, eye protection, face masks, and shoe covers.
Sterilization
Process by which all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, spores and fungi are completely destroyed.
IFU
Instructions for Use; Information provided by an device manufacturer that provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and/or process the device
Case Cart System
Inventory control system for products/equipment typically used in an Operating Room that involves the use on an enclosed cart; generally prepared for one surgical case and not used for general supply replenishment.
Case Cart
Prepared for an individual procedure; usually contains all instruments, supplies and utensils needed for a specific procedure.
Doctor’s (physician’s) Preference Card
Document that identifies a physicians needs (requests and preferences) for a specific medical procedure; usually contains information regarding the instruments, equipment, supplies and utensils used by a specific physician and may also include reminders for staff regarding the physicians preferences for patient draping instruments and supplies
Case Cart Pull Sheet (pick list)
List of specific supplies, utensils and instruments for a specific procedure used by Sterile Processing technicians to assemble the items needed for individual procedures
Supply Chain Management
Department that procures and distributes resources, manages supplies, goods and services to providers and patients; also known as Materials Management department
Standard Precautions
Method of using appropriate barriers to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens; applies to all patients, regardless of diagnosis or presumed infectious status
HAI
Healthcare Associated Infection; Infection that is not present when a patient is admitted to a healthcare facility; refers to the infection that develops in a patient on or after day three of admission to the healthcare facility
Job Description
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