Now in its second edition, this competency module is designed for perioperative registered nurses and is intended to provide the basic information necessary for safe and effective sterilization, regardless of the setting in which it occurs. The module describes the sterilization process, including preparation and sterilization, various methods of sterilization with examples of instruments and/or devices appropriate to the particular sterilization method, sterilization process monitoring, and documentation of the sterilization process. ©2008.
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Content
- Unit 1: Introduction
- Unit 2: Definition of terms
- Unit 3: History
- Unit 4: Microbiology
- Unit 5: The Sterilization Process
- Decontamination
- Inspection and Assembly
- Packaging
- Loading/Unloading the Sterilizer
- Sterilization
- Sterile Storage
- Unit 6: Types of Sterilization
- Steam sterilization
- Dry Heat Sterilization
- Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization
- Gas Plasma Sterilization
- Ozone Sterilization
- Liquid Chemical Sterilization
- Unit 7: Quality Control for the Sterilization Process
- Unit 8: Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS)
- Unit 9: Summary
- Unit 10: Case Studies
- References
- Review Questions
- Case Studies Response Guide
- Review Question Answer Sheet
- Competency Documentation Form
- Answer Key
Objectives
After completing this module, you should be able to accomplish the following:
- Discuss each of the five steps of the sterilization process.
- Describe the sterilization methods presented in this module.
- List the types of sterilization-monitoring devices used for healthcare sterilization processes as presented in this module.
- Discuss the Bowie-Dick test, its use, and the information it provides.
- Discuss monitoring methods and frequency of use for the sterilization methods presented in this module.
- Describe environmental considerations with regard to sterilization method choices.
