Chapter 1: Spd Roles And Responsibilities

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The main role of the SPD is to

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provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care

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Instrument sets and patient care equipment "MUST" be processed and distributed in an accurate and timely matter so that

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patient care is not adversely affected

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Ethics is the practice of

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doing the right thing

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Compliance with OSHA regulations is

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required by law

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Establishes sterilization practice standards based on opinion, research, and/or theory

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AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation)

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Recommended practices are

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statements of sound principles of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts.

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The EPA, FDA, OSHA, and state DOH primarily issue

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regulations

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Standards for Sterile Processing Department practice are written by

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AAMI

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) provides for which ethical issue?

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Confidentiality

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A rule designed to govern behavior is called a

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Regulation

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An established norm which is based on theory is called a

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Standard

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Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the US, it must be evaluated and registered by

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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

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Chemical and biological indicators "MUST" be cleared by

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FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

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If healthcare facilities reprocessing single - use devices, the devices "MUST" be cleared by

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FDA

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How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from device manufacturers?

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before the item is purchased

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The SPD technician can play a role in fire prevention by

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inspecting insulation on reusable laparoscopic instruments

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OSHA had a great effect on the SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to airborne contaminants, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and ????

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Communication of workplace hazards

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The Medical Device Reporting regulation "REQUIRES"

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Healthcare facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices

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Which agency "REQUIRES" that eyewash stations be available for emergency use?

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OSHA

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The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard "REQUIRES" that a SDS (Safety Data Sheet) "MUST" be available for?

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each chemical in the department

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The Right-to-Know Standard "REQUIRES" employers to have ______________ available for employees

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Safety Data Sheets for chemicals

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Any injury to an employee, no matter how slight, should be

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documented in an incident report

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Defines what a department "MUST" do

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Policies

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Steps for performing a task are defined in a

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Procedure

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Any equipment with an electrical cord that is cracked, frayed, or broken should be

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disinfected and sent out for repair

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Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program?

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Quality Assurance

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To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should be

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Standardized