Record Keeping Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 stages of a washer disinfector?
A
- prewash
- main wash
- rinse
- thermal disinfect
- dry
2
Q
What information must be recorded for every washer disinfector cycle?
A
- date
- time
- operator
- cycle number
- disinfection temperature
- daily tests performed (Y/N)
- detergent added (Y/N)
- disinfection successful (Y/N)
- machine identified cycle complete (Y/N)
- any faults noticed
3
Q
What information must be recorded for every steriliser cycle?
A
- date
- time started
- operator
- cycle number
- sterilisation temperature
- daily tests performed (Y/N)
- Bowie & Dick successful (Y/N)
- sterilisation successful (Y/N)
- machine identified cycle complete (Y/N)
4
Q
What is an ACT and how often should it be carried out for a washer disinfector?
A
- Automatic Control Test
- weekly
5
Q
What should be recorded for ACT for washer disinfector?
A
- temperature at each stage
- time at each stage
- disinfection start and end
- volume of chemical dosed
- cycle time overall
6
Q
What should be recorded for ACT for steriliser?
A
- temperature at each stage
- at 1 minute intervals
- pressure
- steam penetration test
- air leakage test
- air detector function test
