Sterile processing terms
Integrated delivery network - answera system of healthcare providers and organizations that provides
(or arranges to provide) a coordinated range of services to a specific population
Decontamination - answerto make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious...
Integrated delivery network - answer✔a system of healthcare providers and organizations that provides
(or arranges to provide) a coordinated range of services to a specific population
Decontamination - answer✔to make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious
organisms or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an acceptable level
Personal Protective Equipment - answer✔A part of standard precautions for all healthcare workers to
prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when in contact with blood and body fluid of any patient.
PPE includes gloves, eye protection, face masks and shoe covers
Instructions for use - answer✔Information provided by a device manufacturer that provides detailed
instructions on how to properly use and process the device
case cart system - answer✔An inventory control system for products/equipment typically used in an OR
that involves use of an enclosed or covered cart generally prepared for one surgical case, and not used
for general supply replenishment
Case Cart - answer✔a cart prepared for an individual procedure. Case carts usually contain all
instruments, supplies and utensils needed for a specific procedure
Doctors preference card - answer✔A document that identifies a physicians needs (requests and
preferences) for a specific medical procedure. Preference cards usually contain information regarding
the instruments, equipment, supplies and utensils used by a specific physician. They may also include
reminders for the staff of the physicians preferences regarding patient draping, instruments and
supplies
Cart pull sheet (pick list) - answer✔A list of specific supplies, utensils and instruments for a specific
procedure. Central Service techs use these lists to assemble the items needed for individual procedures
Material Management Department - answer✔The Healthcare department responsible for researching,
ordering receiving and managing inventory (consumable supplies)
Standard Precautions - answer✔Method of using appropriate barriers to reduce the risk of transmission
of bloodborne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. It is the basic level
of infection control to prevent transmission of infectious organisms from contact with blood and all
other body fluids to non-intact skin and mucous membranes. This standard applies to all patients,
regardless of diagnosis or presumed infectious status
Healthcare associated infection - answer✔An infection that is not present when a patient is admitted to
a hospital or healthcare facility. If the infection develops in a patient on or after day three of admission
to the hospital or healthcare facility, the infection is referred to as a hospital acquired or healthcare-
associated infection
Job Description - answer✔A human resources tool that identifies the major tasks preformed by
individuals in specific positions
Certification - answer✔Association recognition attained by individuals with educational and/or work
experience requirements who successfully complete an examination process demonstration their
knowledge of pertinent, job-related subject matter
Biocidal - answer✔Process or ability to kill or control the growth of living organisma
Surgical Site infections - answer✔An infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where
the surgery took place
Chain of infection - answer✔A way of gathering the information needed to interrupt or prevent an
infection. Each of the links in the chain must be favorable to the organism for the infection to continue.
Breaking any link in the chain can disrupt the infection. Which link is most effective to target will depend
on the organism
Asepsis - answer✔The absence of microorganisms that cause disease
Aseptic technique - answer✔Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or breaks the chain of
infection
Asepsis (medical) - answer✔Clean technique; procedures preformed to reduce the number of
microorganisms and minimize their spread
Asepsis (surgical) - answer✔Surgical technique; procedures preformed to eliminate the presence of all
microorganisms, and or prevent the introduction of microorganisms to an area
5 basic principles of asepsis - answer✔1. know what is dirty
2. know what is clean
3. know what is sterile
4. keep the three conditions separate
5. remedy contamination immediately
Hand Hygiene - answer✔The act of washing ones hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based
hand rub
Restricted Areas - answer✔Areas where sterile surgical procedures are preformed. Surgical scrub attire,
hair coverings and masks are required in restricted areas. Those working within the sterile field
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Thebright. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
