Record Keeping

Question 1

How can kits be identifiable

Answer 1

via a barcode or serial number

Question 2

What will the barcode/serial number of the kits inform you of

Answer 2

the contents

Question 3

What is the information we record in a washer idsinfector cycle

Answer 3

• date
• operator
• cycle start time
• cycle data
• detergent added?
• cycle complete?
• requires set points achieved?
• machine identify cycle complete?
• following completion, print out produced?

Question 4

What should be done with the printout produced

Answer 4

should be kept

Question 5

washer disinfector

What is the cycle data recorderd

Answer 5

 Cycle number
 Wash temperature
 Disinfection temperature
 Cycle duration

Question 6

What data should be taken from the first cycle of the day

Answer 6

o Date
o Time started
o Operator
o Cycle number
o Disinfection temperature
o Daily test performed?
o Detergent added?
o Disinfection successful?
o Machine identified cycle completed successfully?

Question 7

What do we record on the faults register

Answer 7

o Did any faults occur during processing?
o If yes, describe fault
o What was the corrective action?
o Did the cycle complete successfully following?

Question 8

What do we want to record for the steriliser

Answer 8

o Date
o Time started
o Operator
o Cycle number
o Sterilisation temperature
o Daily tests performed?
o Bowie & dick successful?
o Sterilisation successful?
o Machine identified cycle completed successfully?

Question 9

What is an ACT

Answer 9

automatic control test
one of the daily tests

Question 10

What does the ACT test

Answer 10

the automatic control of the machine using a stopwatch

Question 11

When are temperatures taken in the ACT

Answer 11

at the midpoint

Question 12

What makes the ACT different for sterilizers

Answer 12

also record pressure 1 minute in, 2 minutes in and 3 minutes in
air leakage test