The process of protecting a sterilized item from an event that will contaminate it
Medical Storage
Storage Rotation
Stock Rotation
Sterility Maintenance
If a facility utilizes an event related shelf life policy for items processed and sterilized on site, it must still adhere to expiration dates printed on commercially sterilized products
True
False
The act of examining a sterile package to insure it is intact and compromised before being dispensed for use
Bellows Test
Shelf Life Check
Product Integrity Check
Item Life Check
Anyone allowed to access a sterile storage area should first be educated in sterility maintenance and sterile product handling
Factors to consider when evaluating or designing sterile storage areas include all of the following EXCEPT
There should be adequate space so storage shelves are not overcrowded
The storage space should be located adjacent to surgery
Sterile storage areas should have a controlled temp of 75 degrees and relative humidity of 70% or less
Air pressure should be positive in relation to surrounding areas so air flows out of the area
Sterile packages should be rotated so the oldest dated items are used first
To reduce the risk of contamination and product expiration
To increase the inventory turn rate
To ensure that shelves remain organized
To reduce the labor cost associated with stock handling
Sterile items should be transported in covered or enclosed carts
Bacterial Barrier packages can easily be penetrated by moisture
Sterile storage racks should be constructed of ______ materials that are easy to clean
Porous
Non Porous
Who is responsible to perform product integrity checks
The OR Staff
The CS Staff
The Distributor
Anyone Handling the sterile item
