[Virtual Presenter] Good afternoon. Today I'd like to discuss the responsibilities of Sterile Processing employees and the procedures and guidelines that they need to be aware of. We'll also explore the concept of Decontamination. Let's begin!. 

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[Audio] This module will explore the role of the Sterile Processing Department within an organizational context and the different tasks it carries out. We will review the professional regulations rules standards of practice and principles that guide sterile processing operations. We will look at health and safety regulations standards and guidelines for processing medical devices and equipment too. Additionally we'll look at the federal and state regulatory authorities in charge of processing in health care centers. Additionally we will analyze methods of quality assurance and the aim of a procedure manual. To conclude we will explain the training procedures that ensure familiarity with and competent execution of sterile processing activities along with the various symbols used in healthcare and in making sterile products.. 

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1.  Describe the role of SPD within an organizational structure.
2.  Describe the various functions of SPD.
3.  Understand professional standards, guidelines, requirements, standards of practice and ethics that guide sterile processing practices.
4.  Identify health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines that apply to processing of medical devices and instrumentation.
5.  Identify the federal and state regulatory agencies that have jurisdiction over processing in healthcare facilities.
6.  Identify and describe methods of quality assurance (QA).
7.  Define the purpose of a procedure manual and the difference between policies and procedures.
8.  Outline the training procedures that should be followed to ensure familiarity with and competent performance of sterile processing procedures.
9.  Understand the various symbols used in health care and in manufacturing of sterile products.

[Audio] To guarantee safety for both patients and personnel S-P-D technicians must comprehend and comply with all decontamination protocols. Decontamination is the application of physical or chemical procedures to remove deactivate or destroy potential bloodborne pathogens on an item or surface. This involves decreasing the amount of microorganisms so that the item or surface is suitable for handling use or discarding. There is a need for S-P-D technicians to be knowledgeable about the decontamination process and comply with all applicable regulations to safeguard those interacting with them.. 

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The effective SPD technician must clearly and thoroughly understand his or her roles and responsibilities.  To achieve the necessary level of competence, the technician should study the various functions performed by SPD.
Working in a sterile processing area requires a technician to take on multi-dimensional tasks and responsibilities that require specific knowledge and skills, including an understanding of the following:
Decontamination, packaging and  sterilization of surgical instrumentation
Processing and reprocessing of reusable medical devices
Cleaning, testing, assembly, and distribution of movable patient care equipment
The facility’s purchasing procedures
Storage, handling, and distribution of sterile surgical instrumentation and devices, as well as inventory control and cost recovery systems
The nature of the work performed in SPD means that patient and personnel safety is paramount.
Sterile processing practices are highly regulated.

[Audio] In 1933 the American Sterilizer Company developed the first steam sterilizer which enabled temperatures to be measured using a thermometer. The American College of Surgeons further innovated this area by creating sterile processing and recommending standardizing surgical dressings and centralizing supply handling into one unit. In 1982 the Sterile Processing Department was formally defined in Perkins as a service area providing professional supplies and equipment to all hospital departments and units. This presentation has given us an overview of how sterilization has evolved since 1933. It has been interesting and informative. Thank you for your attention.. 

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1933 – Modern era of sterilization began
American Sterilizer Company (later called AMSCO and now part of the STERIS Corporation) developed the first steam sterilizer that allowed temperatures to be measured using a thermometer.
The American College of Surgeons is credited with the birth of sterile processing. 
recommended standardization of surgical dressings and centralization of preparation and handling of all surgical supplies into one unit (a “Central Supply”).
1982 - Sterile Processing Department as defined in Perkins 
as “that service area within the hospital which processes, issues, and controls professional supplies and equipment, both sterile and unsterile, for all departments and units of the hospital for the care and safety of the patients.

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This module will explore the role of the Sterile Processing Department within an organizational context and the different tasks it carries out. We will review the professional regulations
 rules
 standards of practice and principles that guide sterile processing operations. We will look at health and safety regulations
 standards and guidelines for processing medical devices and equipment too. Additionally
 we'll look at the federal and state regulatory authorities in charge of processing in health care centers. Additionally
 we will analyze methods of quality assurance and the aim of a procedure manual. To conclude
 we will explain the training procedures that ensure familiarity with and competent execution of sterile processing activities
 along with the various symbols used in healthcare and in making sterile products.

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To guarantee safety for both patients and personnel
 S-P-D technicians must comprehend and comply with all decontamination protocols. Decontamination is the application of physical or chemical procedures to remove
 deactivate
 or destroy potential bloodborne pathogens on an item or surface. This involves decreasing the amount of microorganisms so that the item or surface is suitable for handling
 use
 or discarding. There is a need for S-P-D technicians to be knowledgeable about the decontamination process and comply with all applicable regulations to safeguard those interacting with them.

In 1933
 the American Sterilizer Company developed the first steam sterilizer which enabled temperatures to be measured using a thermometer. The American College of Surgeons further innovated this area by creating sterile processing and recommending standardizing surgical dressings and centralizing supply handling into one unit. In 1982
 the Sterile Processing Department was formally defined in Perkins as a service area providing professional supplies and equipment to all hospital departments and units. This presentation has given us an overview of how sterilization has evolved since 1933. It has been interesting and informative. Thank you for your attention.

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