Surg Tech Sterilization Pt 1

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AAMI - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments

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Authoritative source of standards for Sterilization and Disinfection

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Antisepsis

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Process that greatly reduces the number of microorganisms on skin or other tissues

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Bactericidal

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Able to kill bacteria

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Bacteriostatic

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Chemical agent capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria

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Biofilms

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Dense colonies of bacteria the adhere tightly to surfaces.

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Biological Indicator

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Quality control mechanism used in the process of sterilization. Closed system containing harmless, spore-forming bacteria.

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Case cart systems

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Method of receiving clean & sterile equipment & preparing it for transportation to a central decontamination area.

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Contaminated

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Rendered non-sterile & unacceptable for use in the critical areas of the body.

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Decontaminated

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Process in which recently used & soiled medical devices are rendered safe for personnel to handle.

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Detergent

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Chemical that breaks down organic debris by emulsification (separate into small pieces) to aid in cleaning.

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Disinfection

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Destruction of microorganisms by heat or chemical means.

(Spores are not destroyed by disinfection)

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Enzymatic cleaner

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Specific chemical used in detergents & cleaners to penetrate & break down biological debris (blood & tissue)

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Ethylene oxide (EO)

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Highly flammable gas that is capable of sterilizing an object.

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Event-related sterility

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Wrapped sterile item may become contaminated by environmental conditions or events. (puncture in a wrapper or shelf life)

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Evidence-based practices

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Methods & procedures proven to be valid by rigorous testing & professional research.

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Cavitation

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Process in which air bubbles are imploded, releasing particles of soil or tissue debris.

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Central Process department

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Area of the hospital where medical devices & equipment are processed.

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Central Process Technition

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Skilled professionals who specialize in processing & maintenance of medical devices in the health care facility.

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Chemical indicator

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Method of testing a sterilization parameter. (Chemical strip)

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Chemical sterilization

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Process that uses chemical agents to achieve sterilization.

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-cidal

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Suffix indicating death. i.e. bactericidal means "able to kill bacteria"

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Cleaning

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Process that removes organic or inorganic soil or debris using detergent and washing.

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Cobalt 60 radiation

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Method of instructional bulk sterilization used by manufacturers to sterilize prepackaged equipment using ionizing radiation.

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Exposure time

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Amount of time goods are held at a specific time, temperature, & pressure during sterilization process.

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Fungicidal

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Able to kill fungi.

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Gas plasma sterilization

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Process the uses the form of matter known as plasma (e.g. hydrogen peroxide plasma) to sterile an item. Also known as plasma sterilization.

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Germicidal

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Able to kill germs (bacteria)

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Gravity Displacement sterilization

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Type of sterilizer that removes air by gravity.

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High Level Disinfection (HLD)

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Process that reduces the bioburden to an absolute minimum.

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High-vacuum sterilizer

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Type of steam sterilizer that removes air in the chamber by vacuum and refills it with pressurized steam.

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Inanimate

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Non-living

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Implant

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Defined by the FDA as "a device the is placed surgically or naturally formed cavity of a human body if it is intended to remain for more than 30 days."

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Immediate-use sterilization

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Items to be sterilized shortly before surgery so they can be ready as close to time of surgery as possible.

(Flash sterilization)

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Material Safety Data Sheets

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Government mandated requirement for all chemical use in the workplace.

(formation, safe use, precautions, & emergency response)

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Medical Device

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Any equipment, instrument, Implant, material, or apparatus used for diagnoses, treatment, or monitoring of patients.

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Noncritical item

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Items that are not required to be sterile because they do not penetrate intact tissues.

( Blood pressure cuff & stethoscope)

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Nonwoven

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Fabric or material that is bonded together as opposed to interweaving individual threads

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Peracetic acid

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Chemical used in sterilization of critical items.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Approved attire worn during reprocessing of medical devices & cleaning of patient areas.

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Prion

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Proteinaceous infectious particle, a unique pathogen substance that contains no nucleic acid.

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Process challenge monitoring

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Sealed, harmless bacteriological sample included in a load of goods to be sterilized. Sample is recovered following the sterilization & cultured to test for viability.

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Reprocessing

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Activities or task that prepare used medical devices for another patient; Activities - cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, & sterilization.

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Reusable

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Designation used by manufacturers to indicate a medical device can be reprocessed for use on more than one patient.

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Sanitation

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Method that reduces the number of bacteria in the environment to a safe level.

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Sharps

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Any objects used in health care that a capable of penetrating the skin, causing injury.

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Shelf Life

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Length of time a wrapped item remains sterile after in been subjected to a sterilization process.

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Single-use item

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Instruments & devices intended for use on one patient only.

( disposable items)

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Spalding system

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System use to determine the level of microbial destruction based on risk of infection associated with the area of body where the device was used. *critical, semi.., non..*

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Sporicidal

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Able to kill spores.

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Sterilization

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Process by which all micoorganisms, including spores, are destroyed.

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Terminal decontamination

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Thorough cleaning and disinfection of supplies or an environment (operating room suite). Protocols & procedures are used during terminal decontamination.

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Ultrasonic cleaner

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Equipment that cleans instruments using ultrasonic waves.

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Virucidal

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Able to kill viruses.

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Washer-sterilizer/decontaminator

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Equipment that washes & decontaminates instruments after an operative procedure.

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Woven wrappers

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These are fabric cloth used to wrap clean, disinfected supplies in preparation for a sterilization process.