Cleaning Flashcards
Definition of Clean
Cleaning is the removal of all visible and non-visible soil and foreign materials from medical devices bring reprocessed.
Emergency Eyewash/Shower station should be accessible
Within 10 seconds or 30 meters or potential chemical exposure
How often should the Emergency Eyewash/Shower station should be activated and tested?
Weekly and documented
Utility Water (Tap water) Uses
Flushing
Washing
Rinsing
Critical Water Treatment
Extensively treated to remove microorganisms, organic, and inorganic materials
Critical Water Uses
Applications requiring high purity levels
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water
Deionized (DI) Water
Distilled Water
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water
Purification using a semipermeable membrane to remove impurities
Decontamination Area Sinks
Three sink bays:
Washing
Intermediate rinsing
Final critical rinsing
Final rinse sink contains what type of water?
Must contain critical water
Ultrasonic Cleaners
Cleans by creating cavitation (Imploding Bubbles)
What items can NOT be placed in sonic cleaners?
Chrome-plated instruments
Glass
Wood
Cameras
Silicone mats
Instruments with fiber optic components.
Mechanical Washers
Cleans by impingement (Spray-Force)
Thermal disinfection happens by the use of?
Hot water
How often should washer traps/screens should be inspected?
Daily
What is used if a white scale appears?
An approved descaler
Because the scale can fall on instruments and clog pumps, motors, and spray arms
