Decon Lecture 4 - Record Keeping

Question 1

name ways in which sets of instrumentation can be identifiable

Answer 1

barcode
serial number
maintaining register of instruments in the department

Question 2

what four values do you note from the first test cycle of the day (ACT)

Answer 2

cycle number
operator
date
disinfection temperature and hold time

Question 3

how often should automatic control tests be carried out

Answer 3

weekly

Question 4

what is the disinfection temperature for a washer disinfector

Answer 4

91.6

Question 5

how long should the disinfection hold time be

Answer 5

1 minute

Question 6

what are the three aspects of ACT for a steriliser

Answer 6

record temperature at each stage
record pressure at each stage
during sterilisation the temperature must be recorded at the start and 1 minute intervals until the stage ends

Question 7

why is keeping accurate records in disinfection important

Answer 7

in case patients get infection and try to blame it on the dental practice