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CENTRAL SERVICE: Protocols for High-Level Disinfection
High-Level Disinfection ensures that the many medical devices used every day are free of pathogens, and are safe for patient care. To guarantee successful disinfection, skills must be acquired and processes learned which demand focus, attention to detail and consistency.
This program produced in association with:

Clinical Advisor(s):
Natalie Lind, IAHCSMM Education Coordinator
IAHCSMM Education Review Committee
Program Details
- 10 minute visual presentation available in DVD or VHS
- Bonus Resource CD containing 10-Question Post Test and Glossary of Terms
- Approved by IAHSCMM for 1.0 Contact Hour of Continuing Education for Central Service Staff
- Available upon request 1 Free Site License per viewing address*
Program Description
Learning Objective: To outline in detail high-level chemical disinfection for semi-critical equipment used during surgery and other invasive procedures
High-level disinfection is a critical but complex process used to ensure that the many instruments and medical devices that are used every day are free from the microorganisms that cause illness.
Packed with hands-on tips, practical examples and helpful insights, this short and concise program benefits all Central Service personnel who are involved in high-level chemical disinfection.
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:
- Safety protocols
- High-level disinfection options
- Selecting the proper chemical agents based on compatibility with device and container
- Step-by-step process for performing high-level chemical disinfection
- Transport and storage techniques
- Documentation requirements
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Use this program for:
- Annual In-service
- New Employee Orientation
- Mandatory Training
- Remedial/Risk Reduction Training

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