Record Keeping Flashcards
Why is it important to keep records in decontamination?
Proof of processing of instrumentation
-> all steps of decontamination process
-> dates on chemicals
Auditable trail
-> verifies compliance, record
-> diagnostic benefit
What should an item that comes into LDU have with it?
Barcode/serial number
Contents
What information is required when recording AWD process?
Date
Name of operator
Time of cycle starting
Cycle number
Wash temperature
Disinfection temperature
Cycle duration
Detergent added
Cycle complete?- machine identified
First cycle of day- confirm that daily test has been completed
What information is required when registering a fault?
Did fault occur- yes/no
-> describe
Corrective action
-> did cycle complete following
This should be kept for each piece of equipment in LDU
What information is noted when carrying out parametric release of processed instruments
Were all required set-points achieved – Y/N
Did machine identify cycle complete - Y/N
Machine printout checked by - Operators name here
-> automatic in most machines (digit record kept or print out produced)
Why is important that records verifying the required parameters have been achieved are kept?
These should be retained for proof of process and traceability
You will also be audited on these records to verify your compliance with requirements
What daily information is required when creating records for sterilisation process?
Date
Time started
Operator
Cycle no
Sterilisation Temp
Daily test performed- Y/N
Bowie and dick test successful- Y/N
Sterilisation successful- Y/N
Machine identified that cycle had been carried out successfully- Y/N
How often is Automatic Control Test (ACT) carried out for AWD?
Weekly
-> done using a stop watch
What information would be collected in ACT for AWD?
Temperature for each stage
Time each stage is active for
Disinfection start and end with stage duration
Volume of chemical dosed
Cycle time overall
Standard info- date, time, cycle number and operator
When are temperatures taken in an ACT?
At mid point of stage
What are the stages in the cycle of the steriliser?
Negative pulsing
Postive pulsing
Sterilisation
Drying
Air admission
What information is collected in ACT for steriliser?
Temperature at each stage
-> temperature indicated
Pressure High
Pressure Low
During sterilisation itself- record these at 1, 2, 3 mins
What other tests are required for steriliser?
Air leakage test
Air detector function test
Bowie Dick
What are the values of accurate records?
Diagnostic tool- identifies issues with equipment
Can be used as proof of cleaning if patient complains of post-procedural infection
-> can provide info to patient
