SPD Chapter 1 Study Guide questions with correct answers

Handwashing, (Environmental) Infection Control, Sterilization and Disinfection Answer CDC Hospital accreditation in order to receive payment from Insurance companies Answer Joint Commission Hospitals to be prepared for internal and external disasters Answer Required by Joint Commission They regulate Glutaraldehyde and they also regulate the sale of Ethylene Oxide Answer EPA...it includes pesticides, sporicides, disinfectants, sterilants. Remember, EPA, OSHA and FDA regulates the use of Ethylene Oxide (a chemical substance use in sterilization) Controls emission under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act Answer EPA Sole regulatory authority for high level disinfectant used to process critical, semi critical medical devices Answer EPA They regulate Medical Devices, New drugs but they DO NOT regulate Hospitals Answer FDA Consensus Standards...considered as best practice or recommendation/guidelines Answer AAMI