Chapter 21-Technology in Sterile
Processing
To maintain order and ensure equipment accessibility, c.s. techs must... - ANSensure items
can be quickly located
determine when consumable items are replaced
monitor item usage
maintain accurate records
assist with regulatory compliance and quality assurance
financial analysis
true or false, most departments use some form of automated information management
systems to teack items. - ANStrue
true or false, computers can promote basic and numerous advanced capabilities to support
operational activities - ANStrue
true or false, information systems are used to ensure patient safety, demonstrate quality of
care and provide efficient operational and financial management - ANStrue
two reasons to learn and understand systems used throughout the healthcare setting -
ANSto support patient care and safety is at the highest standard
making said care and safety efficient and cost effective
integrated (interfaced) - ANSwhen computers in a facility are all connected
benefits of computer integration - ANSeliminates repetition
promotes efficienty
reduces the risk of inaccuracy
MMIS - ANSmaterials management information system
true or false, the c.s. department sometimes enters and manages information which other
departments can access - ANStrue
Processing
To maintain order and ensure equipment accessibility, c.s. techs must... - ANSensure items
can be quickly located
determine when consumable items are replaced
monitor item usage
maintain accurate records
assist with regulatory compliance and quality assurance
financial analysis
true or false, most departments use some form of automated information management
systems to teack items. - ANStrue
true or false, computers can promote basic and numerous advanced capabilities to support
operational activities - ANStrue
true or false, information systems are used to ensure patient safety, demonstrate quality of
care and provide efficient operational and financial management - ANStrue
two reasons to learn and understand systems used throughout the healthcare setting -
ANSto support patient care and safety is at the highest standard
making said care and safety efficient and cost effective
integrated (interfaced) - ANSwhen computers in a facility are all connected
benefits of computer integration - ANSeliminates repetition
promotes efficienty
reduces the risk of inaccuracy
MMIS - ANSmaterials management information system
true or false, the c.s. department sometimes enters and manages information which other
departments can access - ANStrue
