Module 1 Flashcards
The main function of the MDRD is to
Produce and/or supply clean and/or sterile devices
The main work areas within the MDRD include
Decontam, Assembly, Sterilization, Sterile Storage and Distribution
Soft skills such as client service, teamwork, communication and professionalism are required of MDRTs because
Working as a team is essential to quality patient care
A general description of job duties in the decontamination area includes
Sorting of medical equipment according to recommended cleaning procedures
True or False
The MDRD is a term that is used interchangeably with Central Service Department
True
True or False
The MDRD and its technicians are typically responsible for cleaning the operating room
False
True or False
MDRTs are expected to work all shifts in order to meet the production needs of a facility
True
True of False
To maintain the one-way flow of goods, imaginary barriers separate the different areas in a MDRD including decontamination
False
The ventilation system in soiled areas should be designed to allow
Negative air pressure to be exhausted outside
The recommended temperature and humidity in a MDRD is
18c to 23c and a humidity level of 30% to 60%
Portable fans must not be used in the processing department because
They interfere with designed airflow characteristics
A strict dress code must be followed before entering a MDRD in order to
Protect equipment from exposure to outside contaminates
Who is the ultimate client of the MDRD
The patient
The MDRD is the __________ of the hospital
Heart
The acronym FIFO stands for
First in first out
The physical layout of MDRD should allow adequate space for all functions; however, space requirements may vary depending on the following considerations:
Processing needs of the facility
• Volume of work
• Amount of product(s) to be processed and stored
• Degree of mechanization (how many machines required for production)
• Product mix
• Storage and distribution systems
What must separate the dirty decontamination area from the clean processing areas such as the assembly, sterilization, sterile storage and distribution areas?
Walls or partitions with pass-through, operational windows
Prior to reporting to the assigned work area all MDRTs must attend what?
a brief shift report meeting
What is in the brief shift report meeting?
covers the status of operating room (OR) work levels including high turnover and priority items.
Before starting a work shift, what do MDRTs must also read
The communication log book
What is in the communication log book
A record of essential and new job-related information
What must each MDRT do since their last shift?
Each MDRT must bring him/herself up to date with any recent department requirements or policy changes by reading all entries in the log since his/her last shift.
What is the conceptual design of the medical device reprocessing department?
facilitates a one-way flow of materials.
Who is the biggest user of the MDRD?
The biggest user of MDRD is the operating room (OR)
Who else are users of the MDRD?
• Emergency
• Labour and delivery unit
• Gastrointestinal/genitourinary (GI/GU) unit
• Health services
• Pharmacy
• Cancer unit
• Respiratory unit
• Rural hospitals
• Local clinics
• Surgical centres
What is The main purpose of decontam?
to render equipment safe for handling for further processing in the clean areas of MDRD.
Once instruments have been processed through decontamination, what are they considered?
they are considered safe to handle and are transferred to the clean assembly or preparation area of MDRD.
Instruments are prepared for sterilization at workstations specific to their design and use. Preparation methods include:
• Inspection
• Function-testing
• Assembly
• Packaging
What is required for the sterilization process.
Properly cleaned, disinfected and prepared instruments
Once devices have been properly prepared, they are subjected to what?
the appropriate method of sterilization.
How are items usually organized in the Sterile Storage?
• Alphabetically by surgical service and instrument name
• Numerically by stock code
• Using the first in, first out principle (FIFO)
How do you use the FIFO method?
To add new items, shift items to the right