Chart 1: Don, Duff, Handwashing, Cart, and Room Parameters Flashcards
humidity of decontamination, general work area, and sterilization equipment room
30 - 60%
humidity of the sterile storage area
should not exceed 70%
decontamination temperature
60ºF - 65ºF
general work area temperature
68ºF - 73ºF
sterile storage area temperature
75ºF or lower
sterilization equipment room temperature
75ºF - 85ºF
air exchanges per hour in the decontamination, general work area, and sterilization equipment room
10
air exchanges per hour in the sterile storage room
4
air pressure in decontamination room
negative
air pressure in the sterile store, general work area, and sterilization equipment room
positive
carts bottom need to be solid and ___-___ inches from the floor
8 - 10
carts and storage shelves should be ___ inches from the wall
2
top of the product on the carts and storage shelves should be ___ inches from the sprinkler head
18
Ethylene Oxide (EtO, EO) destroys microorganisms by means of
Alkylation
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) and Ozone sterilization destroy microorganisms by means of
oxidation
the PEL limit of Ethylene Oxide and Hydrogen Peroxide is ___ppm/8 hour time weighted average
1
the PEL limit of Ozone sterilization is ___ ppm/8 hour time weighted average
.1
- has a low boiling point of 51.3ºF
- 2.5 hour cycle
- 12-14 hours aeration required
- uses Bacillus atrophaeus for biological monitoring
Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
- uses a hydrogen peroxide solution of 59-95%
- uses Geobacillus stearothermophilus for biological monitoring
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
- 4.5 hours at temperatures from 85ºF - 94ºF
- uses Geobacillus stearthermophilus for biological monitoring
Ozone (O3)
what is the next step after duffing (removing) your gown in decontamination?
mask
what is the final step donning on (putting on) PPE in decontamination?
gloves
