Sterilization

Publication Date: September 1, 2018

Key takeaways

Reusable medical devices should be processed based on the intended use of the item.
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Sterile items should be protected from contamination or damage during transport to a designated storage area or to the point of use.
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Immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS) should be performed only when specific conditions can be met.
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The health care organization should provide initial and ongoing education and competency verification activities related to sterilization processes for personnel who perform sterilization activities.
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Overview

Title

Sterilization

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

September 1, 2018

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Infant, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Hospital, Operating and recovery room

Intended Users

Surgical technologist, nurse, medical techologist technician, epidemiology infection prevention, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Prevention, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D013242 - Sterilization

Keywords

Sterilization, sterile