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CENTRAL SERVICE: Protocols for Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization



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While many facilities perform Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization in order to turn instruments around quickly, its use has been implicated in increasing a patient’s risk of infection. To guarantee successful sterilization, professionals must become aware evidence-based practices and accreditation standards to improve patient care.

This program produced in association with:


Clinical Advisor(s):
Natalie Lind, IAHCSMM Educational Director
IAHCSMM Education Review Committee


Program Details

Program includes:
  • 10 minute visual presentation available in DVD or VHS
  • Bonus Resource CD containing Glossary of Terms and a 10 Question Post Test
  • Approved by IAHCSMM 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 how to perform Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization, following evidence-based protocols, accreditation standards and manufacturer recommendations


Previously known as Flash Sterilization, many facilities perform Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization in order to turn instruments around quickly. However, its use has been implicated in increasing a patient’s risk of infection. To guarantee successful sterilization, professionals must incorporate evidence-based practices and comply with accreditation standards to improve patient care.

Based upon the new AAMI, IAHCSMM, AORN, APIC, ASC, and AAAHC position paper, as well as CDC guidelines and Joint Commission standards, this important program outlines the infection risks associated with immediate-use steam sterilization, and the techniques for proper processing.

This program will help every Technician who performs IUSS with the following, and more:
  • Types of Immediate Use Steam Sterilization
  • Instruments that should never be processed by IUSS
  • Thorough cleaning prior to sterilization
  • Biological and physical monitoring of sterilization cycles
  • Documentation requirements for IUSS processing
  • Correct transfer to OR environment

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Use this program for:
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Annual In-Service
  • Mandatory Training
  • Central Processing Technician Training
  • Nursing Education
  • Remedial/Risk Reduction Training

This program funded in-part through an unrestricted educational grant provided by



 



 

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