Periodic Testing, Maintenance and Validation of Equipment Flashcards
what are the daily and weekly tests for the WD
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
what are the daily and weekly tests for the steriliser
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
what parts of the machines do you need to check are working to validate the condition of the machines
temperature reading correctly
pressure reading correctly
chemicals dosed in required volume
stage timer accurate and correct
machine heating correct
valves operational
safety protocols work
who checks the machines are working properly
Competent Person
what documentation details the job of the competent person
SHTM
what are the benefits of testing equipment
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
what documentation details the processing limitations of the machines
SHTM
what are the quarterly checks for the steriliser
calibration of test instruments
air leakage
ACT
small load thermometric test
calibration checks
air detector function
bowie dick
what is included in the report made after checking the condition of the machines
information for every test done on the machine
calibration certificates
certification from the competent person