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where sterilization process and monitoring of process occurs. Documentation,
loading and unloading sterilizer Answer - Sterilization Area
Non-profit that promotes current education and sharing info with members Answer -
Purpose of MDRAO
To provide Best Practice and Education in MDR Answer - What is the mission of the
MDRAO
The vision shall be to become the national leader in MDR Answer - What is the
vision of the MDRAO
Communicate, Lead, Educate, Advocate, Network Answer - What are the 5 values of
the MDRAO (CLEAN)
Promote high standards of practice in hospitals MDRD to give patients Quality Care,
Share info and promote cooperation, Arrange educational programs, Collect data on
new techniques and equipment, Develop and implement strategic plans to improve
communication Answer - The 5 objectives of the MDRAO (QCEDS)
NW: Lambda
NE: Theta
GTA: ETA
SE: Gamma
SW: Sigma
GNA: Delta Answer - The 6 Chapters of MDRAO within Ontario (NWL-NET-
GTAETA-SEG-SWS-GNAD)
Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilization, Storage & Distribution Answer - The one-
way flow is: (DASSD)
Distribution Area
where sterilized items are stored to prevent contamination before transported to user
areas Answer - Storage & Distribution Area
,Disassembled devices are inspected, reassembled and checked to confirm working,
packaged appropriately and labeled Answer - Assembly Area
Soiled equipment is received from user areas, devices are disassembled,
decontaminated(clean and disinfect) Answer - Decontamination Area
Principal functions of unit, task assignment, resource allocation Answer - What is the
organization structure in MDRD determined by? (PF-TA-RA)
degree of excellence involving a service with patient being at the center of every
quality concern Answer - Define the concept of Quality
Quality is not the only way to improve, some critical components of quality cant be
delegated, quality involves a collaborative process from all stakeholders involving
time, effort and participation Answer - While 'Quality" is important, it is vital to
understand that
MDRD techs, nursing unit, diagnostic imaging, biomedical engineering, infection
control, physicians Answer - What is an 'Internal' Stakeholder
Vendors, suppliers, government, professional associations and community Answer -
What is an 'External' Stakeholder
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Answer - What does WSIB stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Answer - What does WHMIS
stand for
Globally Harmonized System Answer - What does GHS stand for
Purchasing and Inventory, Hazard Identification, Inspections, Worker Education and
Training, Review and Evaluation, Documentation and Record Keeping Answer - The
main elements of a WHMIS program consist of
Safety Data Sheets Answer - What does SDS stand for?
Must be accurate at time of sale and updated when supplier is aware of any
significant new data. Answer - When are SDSs required to be updated
SDS Answer - Suppliers have 90 days to update...
the degree of excellence to which an organization meets the clients' needs and
exceeds their expectations Answer - Quality Healthcare is defined by
labels Answer - Suppliers have 180 days to update...
1. written policies reviewed regularly 2. personnel policies that specify staff
responsibilities 3. process controls to make sure procedures are followed 4.
continual improvements in all aspects of operations Answer - Quality system must
include 4 components:
,establish consistency and control of required processes and documentation to
produce quality products that meet customer and regulatory requirements Answer -
Main function of QMS
1. policies 2. processes for change control 3. process for management review 4.
chart of organizational structure 5. continual improvement process 6. customer-
focused approaches 6. communication plan for stakeholders 7. performance
indicators 9. infection control 10. O/EHS 11. staff and management requirements
Answer - Name the 11 components of a QMS
True Answer - The MDRD must define the period for which at least one copy of
obsolete controlled documents should be retained
True Answer - A policy is a guiding principle that is documented and used to set
direction in an organization
false Answer - policies should not be integrated with the healthcare facility's existing
policies
true Answer - the purpose of a procedure is to ensure the consistency of each
product, process, and/or service provided
false Answer - 'SOPs' are known as 'Specific Operating Procedures'
false Answer - Procedures must be placed in the Manager/Supervisor office(s) at all
times.
true Answer - Procedures should be reviewed and updated at intervals defined by
the healthcare facility to remain current
true Answer - The review and update of procedures must be routinely performed by
MDRD management, who will make necessary changes that ensure conformance
with current or new requirements and/or changes in practice
false Answer - Management responsibility does not need to be defined
true Answer - manufacturer's instructions are required to prevent risk to patients and
ensure the medical device is properly reprocessed
1. ensuring QMS processes are established 2. reporting to management on QMS 3.
ensuring the awareness of customer and regulatory requirements 4. liaising with
external parties on QMS Answer - Management should designate an individual
responsible for: (4)
appropriate education, training, skills, and experience Answer - Personnel
performing work affecting product quality must be competent on the basis of _____
______, _____, ______, and _______
, Deliver high performance, reliable outcomes and value to the end consumer Answer
- The objective of Six Sigma is to:
Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Answer - CMDRT stands for
tomy Answer - to cut into
algia Answer - pain
Medical Greek Answer - 3/4 of terms originate from greek
Medical Latin Answer - 1/4 of terms originate from latin
How does medical terminology help MDRs? Answer - Allows healthcare professional
to accurately communication and eliminate risk of interpretation
Roots Answer - main part of the medical word, may be modified by prefix or suffix
Prefixes Answer - often placed before root to modify roots meaning
Suffixes Answer - often placed after root and relates to diagnosis, symptoms or
operating procedures
Linking vowel Answer - used between root and suffix or roots and roots, usually o but
also I and a
roots and prefixes Answer - linking vowels are never used between
stoma Answer - mouth
gastro Answer - stomach
hepato Answer - liver
encephalo Answer - brain
gingivo Answer - gums
colo Answer - lg intestine
derma Answer - skin
cysto Answer - bladder
rhino Answer - rhino
glosso/linguo Answer - tongue
nephro/reno Answer - kidney