CS personnel working in the sterile storage area must wear the restricted attire prescribed by the facility such as hair covering and scrub suit

Semi-critical devices are devices that come in contact with mucus membranes. Examples: such as GI endoscopes, Cystoscope, Endotracheal tubes and anesthesia breathing circuits

Papers containing cellulose cannot be used in hydrogen peroxide or ozone sterilizers because cellulose absorbs the sterilant and reduces penetration and the exposure of the content being sterilized

Suction device is the surgical instrument used to extract blood and other fluids from a surgical site

Ultrasonic cleaners are used to clean devices such as minimally invasive instruments and laparoscopic devices. Devices that should not be processed in ultrasonic cleaners include ebonized instruments, plastic, cork, glass, wood, rubber, chrome-plated instruments, needles and fiber-optic components

According to Spaulding classification, items that come into contact with the patients intact non-broken skin are classified as non-critical items. Examples of non-critical items include stethoscopes, blood pressure, cuffs, crutches and bedpans

Common vehicle transmission refers to transmission through a contaminated source. Examples include food, medication, intravenous fluid and water

First In First Out (FIFO) is a method of stock rotation system in which the oldest product in storage is used first
FIFO prevents “neglected pack syndrome” where hard to reach packs remain in storage much longer than others and are more like to be contaminated or damaged

A current asset is an asset that is expected to be used within one year