CENTRAL SERVICE:  Cleaning Protocols for Medical Instruments and Devices

As part of the Central Service Workflow, cleaning is the first and most critical step in breaking the chain of disease transmission; it can also be the most challenging. To ensure success, procedures, protocols and regulations must be strictly followed.

This program produced in association with:

Natalie Lind, IAHCSMM Education Coordinator

Learning Objective: Provide an overview of the cleaning process following proper procedures, protocols and regulations put forth by IAHCSMM, AAMI, OSHA, CDC, FDA and CMS

Consistent and thorough cleaning of medical devices and instruments is vitally important in the disinfection and sterilization process. In fact, improper cleaning of instruments or devices makes disinfection and sterilization more difficult and less effective. In addition, debris and rust that are not removed may cause instruments to work improperly or even fail.

Based upon the latest industry guidelines, protocols, and regulations including IAHCSMM, AAMI, OSHA, CDC, the FDA and CMS, this program highlights the following, and more:

• Point of use cleaning
• Initial inspection and preparation, including items or devices that must be repaired
• Pre-treatment
• Manual cleaning including appropriate cleaning agents, cleaning tools and proper disposal of chemicals
• Mechanical cleaning including proper placement of trays/devices into equipment
• Rinsing
• Final inspection including lubrication protocols
• Documentation requirements

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• Annual In-service
• New Employee Orientation
• Mandatory Training
• Remedial/Risk Reduction Training

 

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