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August 2023 The self-study lesson on this central service topic was developed by 3M Health Care. The lessons are administered by Endeavor Healthcare Media.
Earn CEUs After careful study of the lesson, complete the examination at the end of this section. Mail the completed test and scoring fee to Healthcare Purchasing News for grading. We will notify you if you have a passing score of 70% or higher, and you will receive a certifi - cate of completion within 30 days. Previous lessons are available at
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Certifi cation The CBSPD (Certifi cation Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) has pre-approved this in-service for one (1) contact hour for a period of fi ve (5) years from the date of original publication. Successful
completion of the lesson and post-test must be documented by facility management and those records maintained by the individual until recertifi cation is required. DO NOT SEND LES- SON OR TEST TO CBSPD. For additional infor- mation regarding certifi cation, contact CBSPD - 148 Main Street, Suite C-1, Lebanon, NJ 08833 •
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HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Associa- tion,
https://myhspa.org) ) has pre-approved this in-service for 1.0 Continuing Education Credits for a period of three years, until June 26, 2026.
For more information, direct any questions to Healthcare Purchasing News (941) 259-0832.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Interpret and describe required educational competencies in Sterile Processing departments.
2. Document, track, and review learning activities and learning gaps, and address needs and defi ciencies.
3. Create educational experiences and opportunities that will allow staff to apply and master learned knowledge.
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Education The balancing act between
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n recent years, education in the Sterile Processing department has been placed in the forefront of every audit and surveyor. So much so, that healthcare facilities around the country have started to realize how vital a Sterile Processing Educator can be to the department and often, a hospital system. The concepts of infection control, quality control, and process improvement, all defi ned in one role; but it all starts with the quality of education and training that our Sterile Processing technicians receive. Learning the ins and outs of Sterile Processing education can be a daunting task. There are numerous standards, regu- latory agencies, and hospital-based policies and procedures that technicians must learn and apply. It can be diffi cult to keep up with all the processes that need to take place, let alone fi nd ways to teach trainees who learn differently. So how do we bridge the gap between the required procedures
Sterile Processing
documentation and application by Anna Castillo-Gutierrez
in our industries and helping our Sterile Processing staff apply them effectively?
Criteria and compliance Let’s start by looking at required learning activities and documentation that need to take place. Each auditing agency, state, and even countries will have slightly differ- ent criteria facilities need to fulfi l to stay compliant, but you may notice these pro- fessional organizations often share similar concepts. The goal is to keep our patients and staff safe using industry-proven con- cepts derived from scientifi c research. Each facility must understand and follow state- required criteria to maintain their deemed status. As an example, I will use the recom- mended standards and practices from the ANSI/AAMI ST79: 2017 Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in healthcare facilities. Staff considerations described in this guideline provide a glimpse into what some auditing
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