{"id":28,"date":"2022-10-20T16:16:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T16:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perioperative1002.slc-courses.ca\/?p=28"},"modified":"2023-05-31T15:31:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T15:31:30","slug":"module-1-introduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perioperative1002.slc-courses.ca\/?p=28","title":{"rendered":"Module 1: Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Module 1: Decontamination, Packaging, and Sterilization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaf Learning Objectives <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
  1. Define the term decontamination. <\/li>
  2. Differentiate between sole use and reusable instruments and equipment. <\/li>
  3. Explain the necessity of keeping reusable instruments clean at the point of use. <\/li>
  4. Discuss basic procedures for instrument decontamination and protective measures for employees handling contaminated equipment. <\/li>
  5. Discuss the principles of event-related sterility. <\/li>
  6. Use the Spaulding classification to determine the required level of instrument\/equipment processing. <\/li>
  7. Describe available options for sterilization packaging and containers. <\/li>
  8. Explain the appropriate use for each type of sterilization packaging for steam and heat-sensitive products. <\/li>
  9. Clarify the importance of using sterilization monitoring devices when packaging for sterilization. <\/li>
  10. Define the term \u201csterilization\u201d as it applies to medical device reprocessing. <\/li>
  11. Explain steam sterilization, low-temperature, and liquid chemical sterilization. <\/li>
  12. Describe situations when it is appropriate to use immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS). <\/li>
  13. Explain the basic principles of handling, transporting, and storing sterile instruments. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udcd6 Required Readings <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Alexander\u2019s Care of the Patient in Surgery\u202f<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    16th Ed. p. 70-84 (start at Practices to prevent infection); p. 60-61 (start at Prions: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease)
    17th Ed. p. 74-86 (start at Implementing sterilization and disinfection practices to prevent infection); p. 63-64 (start at Prions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    ORNAC standards 2021 <\/strong>
    Immediate use steam sterilization 2.32 \u2013 2.32.12 pp 188 – 190

    ORNAC Standards 2023 <\/strong>
    Instrument Care, handling and storage 2.28 -2.38 (2-71)
    Alexander\u2019s care of the patient in surgery
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    Other resources\u202f<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Friedericy, H. van Egmond, C.W., Vogtlander, J.G., van der Eijk, A.C., & Jansen, F.W. (2022). Reducing the environmental impact of sterilization packaging for surgical instruments in the operating room: A comparative life cycle assessment of disposable versus reusable systems. Sustainability<\/em>,\u202f14<\/em>(1),430;\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/su14010430<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PIDAC. (2013). Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Equipment\/Devices\u202fin All Health Care Settings, 3rd edition. https:\/\/www.publichealthontario.ca\/-\/media\/documents\/B\/2013\/bp-cleaning-disinfection-sterilization-hcs.pdf\u202f<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Read these specific sections from the Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Equipment\/Devices in all Health Care Settings:\u202f<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n