It should be kept in the refrigerator

It should be mixed with a solution with a higher minimum recommended concentration level

It should be discarded

It can be still be used since it is whithin the reuse period

OSHA

The Joint Commission

AORN

AAMI

A discoloration on an instrument’s surface

A red or orange coloration on the surface of surgical instruments resulting from oxidation

Erosion of an instrument’s outer surface, which renders it beyond repair

Coloration on the outer of an instrument that can be removed by rubbing an eraser over it

After the sterilizer printouts have been reviewed by the technician

Immediately after the sterilization has reached the recommended cycle time

After the sterilizer printouts have been reviewed and signed and if all parameters were met

If the load is observed to have no wet packs and printouts have been reviewed by the technician

Osteotomes

Richardson

Weitlaner

Rongeurs

Tyvek pouches

Kraft-type paper pouches

Paper/plastic pouches

Canvas pouches

Visitors must move out of the way so the instruments can be trasported without hindrance

Central Service Techs must always yield right of way to patients and visitors

Before transport, reusable sharps should be kept together with other instruments

The soiled instrument should be transported in an open container or cart

It should be immediately sent to decontamination area to be processed

It should be dispatched for patient use if the vendor is known to the healthcare facility

It should be stored in the sterile package area

It should be safety checked and tested by Biomedical technician

information about chemicals used by employees

operating instructions for medical devices

cleaning instructions for medical devices

set assembly instructions for endoscopes

know how to properly clean the chamber

understand how the sterilizer operates

understand how to test the thermostatic trap

know how to properly maintain the jacket