Sterile processing basics for infection preventionists and nurses

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Sterile processing departments are home to highly technical and complex processes and equipment, all of which are critical for patient safety and infection control. In this webinar, we take you on a tour of two sterile processing departments, highlighting the workflow and key equipment, supplies, quality assurance tools, and PPE used in each specialized area. Participants will receive a broad overview of sterile processing procedures and learn strategies for collaborating with department personnel to improve practices and protect both patients and personnel.

Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the department layout, dirty-to-clean workflow, and activities happening in various areas within a sterile processing department
  2. Describe features of washer-disinfectors, automated endoscope reprocessors, and sterilization systems (liquid chemical, low-temperature gas, and steam)
  3. Discuss hazards during various sterile processing activities and the role of PPE in reducing risk for workers
  4. Identify key guidelines and standards that govern sterile processing activities and quality assurance
  5. List three strategies for enhancing a collaborative relationship between infection prevention and sterile processing

Content outline
  1. Overview and rationale for sterile processing
  2. Virtual tour of sterile processing departments
    1. Point-of-use pretreatment and transport
    2. Decontamination and cleaning areas
    3. Inspection, assembly, and pack & prep areas
    4. Sterilization and high-level disinfection areas
    5. Cooling/aeration/drying
    6. Storage areas
  3. Key standards, guidelines, and resources
  4. Strategies for establishing and enhancing collaboration between SPD, IP, and other units
  5. Sponsor acknowledgement (Supported by an educational grant from Healthmark)

Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH

President & CEO, Ofstead & Associates

Cori Ofstead is an epidemiologist with 30 years of experience designing and conducting studies about the impact of clinical processes on patient outcomes. She has served as the Principal Investigator on numerous studies related to infection prevention, instrument processing, and vaccination against infectious diseases. Ms. Ofstead is nationally recognized for her groundbreaking research, and her studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals including CHEST, AJIC, ICHE, Urology, Journal of Hospital Infection, Endoscopy International Open, Journal of Wound Care, Gastroenterology Nursing, and Vaccine. She currently serves as a reviewer for AJIC, Endoscopy, and the Journal of Urology, and is an active member of the editorial board for AJIC. She has presented the findings of her studies at national and international conferences sponsored by the CDC, APIC, HSPA, AORN, SGNA, AGA, ASGE, and several universities. In addition, she currently serves as a preceptor for epidemiology students in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

Abby G. Smart, MPH

Research Associate, Ofstead & Associates

Abby Smart joined the Ofstead team as a research associate in 2019, where she conducts surveillance of peer‐reviewed evidence, industry information, and government reports and databases, and supports primary research and continuing education efforts. Her recent work has focused on flexible endoscope and ultrasound probe processing. She has served as coauthor on manuscripts related to endoscope processing that have been published in peer reviewed journals, including AJIC, Urology, and the Journal of Medical Virology. She has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology and Psychology and a Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology. Ms. Smart has experience in a variety of research settings, including as a research assistant for a developmental psychology research group and as a technician in virology and chemistry labs where she conducted analysis for public health and environmental research. She has presented at the Midwest Psychological Association, the University of Minnesota Cognitive Psychology Seminar, and APIC Baltimore. Prior to working at Ofstead, Ms. Smart worked with adults with developmental disabilities. 

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