chpt 21 Flashcards
(15 cards)
list six reasons why it is important for the SPD to track items
<ensure items can be quickly located
<determine when consumable supplies should be replaced
<monitor item usage
<maintain accurate records of process such as sterilization and distribution
<assist with quality assurance processes and regulatory compliance
<capture information for financial analysis
interfaced,cloud-based or turnkey: which of these means system that communicates with one another electronically
INTERFACED
Name two types of tracking methods
standard barcodes
Radio frequency identification (RFID)
list 3 things a basic instrument and equipment tracking system can track
-complete instruments sets and trays
-specific equipment items
-the last known location of a specific instrument set or tray
in addition to providing finacial and operational management , information technology systems are used to
support patient safety
information technology is used to
track clinical info
demonstrate quality of care
provide decision support systems
which of the following is not a result of computer integration
automatic critical updates to industry standards
patient census information used in sterile processing is obtained from the
admissions and registration system
basic SP computer systems usually contain
ability to track preventive maintenance PM
tracking individual instruments is important
-to locate missing instruments
-to locate the current location of instruments sets
-for keeping instruments in a specific set
which of the following is not a reason for tracking supplies,equipment and instruments
meeting centers for disease control and prevention and occupational safety and health administration
which of the following tracking methods provides real time information
RFID tags
point of use computing
move computers into SP work areas
which of the following is not provided by an instrument tracking system
product updates and recall information
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