Failure to appropriately reprocess reusable medical devices is a top-cited challenge for many Joint Commission\u2013accredited health care organizations; in some cases, this failure leads to an immediate threat to health or safety. Proper cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization of medical devices are essential to prevent and control infection among patients and to mitigate exposure of patients and staff to chemicals used in these processes. This book provides step-by-step guidance on the sterilization of medical devices used in critical applications and on the high-level disinfection of heat-sensitive flexible endoscopes and ultrasound probes that encounter mucous membranes and nonintact skin. The Joint Commission Guide to Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices also emphasizes the importance of understanding the Spaulding classification system, following manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), and resolving any discrepancies among IFUs of medical device and reprocessing equipment manufacturers. Key Topics Hierarchy to follow when developing reprocessing policies, procedures, and protocols Outbreaks related to improperly disinfected or inadequately sterilized medical devices Joint Commission and Joint Commission International standards related to device cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization Importance of precleaning\/point-of-use treatment, before beginning high-level disinfection or sterilization What Joint Commission surveyors look for when observing reprocessing activities Essential quality control measures Training and competency assessment of all staff involved in medical device reprocessing<\/p>\n
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| 3<\/td>\n | Table of Contents <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 6<\/td>\n | Access to the Digital Tools in This Book <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 7<\/td>\n | Introduction Related Joint Commission and JCI Standards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 8<\/td>\n | Compliance Obstacles <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 9<\/td>\n | Reprocessing Challenges Why This Book? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 11<\/td>\n | Audiences for This Book How This Book Is Organized <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 12<\/td>\n | About the Editors Tool to Try References <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 15<\/td>\n | Chapter 1: Reprocessing Basics <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 17<\/td>\n | Determine Whether a Device Can Be Reprocessed <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 19<\/td>\n | Manufacturer Reprocessing Instructions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 21<\/td>\n | Using Evidence-Based Guidelines <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 22<\/td>\n | Tools to Try Resources to Tap <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 23<\/td>\n | References <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 27<\/td>\n | Chapter 2: High-Level Disinfection of Semi-Critical Devices <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 28<\/td>\n | HLD Challenges <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 30<\/td>\n | Safety Considerations When Working with High-Level Disinfectants <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 31<\/td>\n | High-Level Disinfection of Endoscopes Flexible Endoscopes: Difficulties in Cleaning and Disinfection <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 33<\/td>\n | Step-by-Step HLD Process for Flexible Endoscopes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 44<\/td>\n | High-Level Disinfection of Endocavity and Surface Ultrasound Transducers Endocavity and Surface Ultrasound Transducers Used as Semi-Critical Devices <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 45<\/td>\n | Reprocessing Endocavity and Surface Ultrasound Devices Intended to Be Used on Mucous Membranes or No <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 49<\/td>\n | Further Considerations Ongoing Challenges Staff Competency <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 50<\/td>\n | Tools to Try References <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 55<\/td>\n | Chapter 3: Sterilization Devices That Must Be or Are Often Sterilized <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 58<\/td>\n | Overview of Key Steps in Sterilization Process Step 1. Point-of-Use Treatment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 59<\/td>\n | Step 2. Preparing Dirty Instruments for Transport <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 60<\/td>\n | Step 3. Transport to Decontamination Area Step 4. Cleaning and Decontamination <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 61<\/td>\n | Step 5. Inspection <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 62<\/td>\n | Step 6. Packaging <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 64<\/td>\n | Step 7: Sterilization <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 68<\/td>\n | Final Step. Confirm Ready for Use <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 69<\/td>\n | Common Sterilization Problems Cited by Surveyors Improperly Sized Peel Pouches Easy Identification of Sterile Status <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 70<\/td>\n | Key Risks of Sterilization Failures <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 71<\/td>\n | Maintaining Sterilizers Supplementing Applicable Regulations and IFUs Tools to Try References <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 73<\/td>\n | Glossary <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 77<\/td>\n | Index <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Joint Commission Guide to Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices<\/b><\/p>\n |