Description

General Objective

To acquire the competencies for the management and implementation of the processes of a Sterilization Service according to the legal regulations in force.

Addressed to:

Nursing Professionals

Content

Module I: STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION PROCESS OVERVIEW
Sterilization and Disinfection Process
Stages of the Sterilization Process
Regulations for each stage of the sterilization process.

Module II: RECEPTION, WASHING AND PREPARATION OF MATERIALS
Centralization of the Sterilization
Sterilization Service
Physical Plant and flow in the Sterilization Service
Sterilization Service
Classification of the materials that undergo sterilization and disinfection processes.
Reception of Dirty Material
Material cleaning procedure
Records in the reception and washing of material
Inspection of the instrument, preparation of materials, use of packaging and containers.

Module III: STERILIZATION METHODS
Current Sterilization Methods
Autoclave
Equipment and Cycle Parameters and Records Management
Monitoring and Indicators in Sterilization Cycles
Sterile Material Storage
Sterilization Duration Regulations of the Materials
Responsibility of the Sterilization Plant at all stages of sterilization

Module IV: HEALTH CARE STAFF PREVENTION
Personnel Safety Standards in the Sterilization Service
Teamwork and Importance of Roles
Patient Quality Assurance Program
Local Staff Health Protection and Self-Care Program

Module V: DISINFECTION METHODS
Disinfectants Used According to National Standards in Force
High Level Disinfection - HLD
Adverse Events and Sentinels in Sterilization
Classification of Dental Instruments and Articles used in Dentistry

Module VI: STERILIZATION STERILIZATION NURSERY MANAGEMENT
Standards and quality in the sterilization center
Indicators and variables in sterilization
Nursing management in sterilization
Accreditation in the sterilization service

Module VII: REGULATIONS IN AUTOCLAVE, OPERATION AND INSULATION MEASUREMENTS
Theories of Steam Generation
Thermodynamic Concepts and Units
Boiler and Autoclave Registration
Types of Autoclaves
Parts of an Autoclave
Obtaining Steam - Autoclave and Boiler Accessories - Automatic Controls
Legal Framework: Autoclave Performance Tests
Water Characteristics - Boiler Operators

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