Periodic Testing, Maintenance and Validation of Equipment

Question 1

what are the daily and weekly tests for the WD

Answer 1

spray arms rotate, jets not blocked
door seal for damage
condition of load carrier
no instrument pieces from previous cycle
strainer clear
sufficient detergent
cleaning efficacy tests
note disinfection temp and times
carry out full ACT

Question 2

what are the daily and weekly tests for the steriliser

Answer 2

door seal for damage
condition of load carrier and chamber
fill and drain water reservoirs
air leakage test
bowie dick test
air detector function test
sterilisation temperatures, pressure and time
ACT

Question 3

what parts of the machines do you need to check are working to validate the condition of the machines

Answer 3

temperature reading correctly
pressure reading correctly
chemicals dosed in required volume
stage timer accurate and correct
machine heating correct
valves operational
safety protocols work

Question 4

who checks the machines are working properly

Answer 4

Competent Person

Question 5

what documentation details the job of the competent person

Answer 5

SHTM

Question 6

what are the benefits of testing equipment

Answer 6

helps identify if there is any deviation from required set points and that readings are accurate
no need to test instruments after processing as you know they have been processed correctly

Question 7

what documentation details the processing limitations of the machines

Answer 7

SHTM

Question 8

what are the quarterly checks for the steriliser

Answer 8

calibration of test instruments
air leakage
ACT
small load thermometric test
calibration checks
air detector function
bowie dick

Question 9

what is included in the report made after checking the condition of the machines

Answer 9

information for every test done on the machine
calibration certificates
certification from the competent person