Decon Lecture 1 - Recap of Decontamination

Question 1

name four design objectives of a box used to transport instruments to a LDU

Answer 1

rigid sided
leak proof
tight fitting lid
colour coded

Question 2

name the 9 stages of the decontamination cycle

Answer 2

cleaning
disinfection
inspection
packaging
sterilisation
transport
storage
use
transport

Question 3

what is the definition of steam sterilisation

Answer 3

process used to render the product free from viable microorganisms

Question 4

using what type of machine will give you instruments that have been sterilised

Answer 4

type N steriliser

Question 5

what type of machine will give you instruments that are sterile at the point of use

Answer 5

type B steriliser

Question 6

what is the guidance that equipment should operate in accordance with

Answer 6

BS EN standards - SHTMs

Question 7

what is the use of the BS EN and ISO guidelines

Answer 7

to ensure equipment has been manufactured to agreed standards that the machines are capable of achieving all of the set-points outlined within the guidance documents

Question 8

what is the definition of a user in the LDU

Answer 8

person designated by the executive manager to be responsible for the management of the process

Question 9

name three roles of the user of an LDU

Answer 9

ensure decontamination equipment is fit for use
hold all documentation relating to the decontamination equipment
ensure decontamination is subject to periodic testing and maintenance