Chapter 1 - The Basics of Sterile Processing Latest Updated 2022

Decontamination room Where soiled items are received and cleaned Prep and packaging area Where cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged. High level disinfectant room Where items are high level disinfected then go to prep and package area Sterilization area where terminal sterilization is performed. Sterile storage area where sterile items are stored until needed. dispatch area Where instruments are dispensed. IFU Instructions for use/ALWAYS REFER TO IFU IFU's are in alignment with recommendations from ____ standards. OSHA PPE personal protective equipment Work flow - Decontamination, prep and package, sterilization, sterile storage, distribution Instruments should always go in a ___ to ___ order DIRTY TO CLEAN When leaving decontamination you must leave all PPE behind true or false true