Description

General Objective

Execute techniques and procedures related to sterilization and handling of sterile equipment, materials and instruments under safety standards according to current legislation.

Addressed to:

Nursing Technicians

Content


Module I: GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION PROCESS
Generalities of the Sterilization Process
Sterilization Process Stages
Standards in the process stage

Module II: CENTRALIZATION OF THE STERILIZATION SERVICE
Centralization of the Sterilization Service
Physical Plant and flow in the Sterilization Department
Classification of the materials that undergo sterilization and disinfection processes.
Reception of Dirty Material
Material cleaning procedure
Material reception and washing records
Inspection of the instrument, preparation of materials, use of packaging and containers.

Module III: CURRENT METHODS OF STERILIZATION
Current Sterilization Methods
Autoclave
Equipment and Cycle Parameters and Records Management
Monitoring and Indicators in Sterilization Cycles
Sterile Material Storage
Sterilization Duration Regulations of the Materials
Responsibility of the Sterilization Plant at all stages of sterilization

Module IV: PREVENTION OF HEALTH PERSONNEL
Definition of personnel functions
Personnel Safety Standards in the Sterilization Service
Teamwork and Importance of Roles
Patient Quality Assurance Program
Local Staff Health Protection and Self-Care Program

Module V: HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION
High-level disinfection
Adverse events and sentinels in sterilization
Disinfectants used according to the National Standard in force.
Classification of instruments and articles for dental use.

Module VII: AUTOCLAVE REGULATIONS, OPERATION AND ISOLATION MEASURES
Autoclave Sterilization
Healthcare-Associated Infection and Handwashing Training
Isolation Measures
Supreme Decree No. 10 Autoclaves and Boilers - Surveillance Circular
Accident Prevention and Risk Control
Water Characteristics
Autoclave Operation

 

Additional information

Country

Chile

Duration

40 hrs

Certification

AST

Ranking

Outpatient, Primary Care, Quality, Specialties, Inpatient, Inpatient

Documentation