HSPA Sterile Processing Study Guide Review

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing core key terms and concepts from the HSPA Sterile Processing Study Guide.

Julian Date

A number of days that have elapsed since January 1st also

Legal

Following laws, regulations, policies, and professional responsibilities.

Continuing Education Records

Documentation showing training or education completed to maintain knowledge and skills.

Biological Indicator Process Challenge Device (BI PCD)

A device containing a biological indicator that challenges the sterilization process to make sure it can kill microorganisms.

Room Temperature & Humidity

Environmental conditions that must be monitored and maintained within required limits for safe processing and storage.

Load (Lot) Control

label information on sterilization packages trays or containers that identifies the sterilizer cycle run and date of sterilization

Competencies

provide evidence that the employees understand specific tasks and is qualified to perform them

Cavitation

The process in an ultrasonic cleaner where sound waves create tiny bubbles that implode and help remove soil from instruments.

Leak Test

dynamic air removal sterilizers is performed to ensure there are no air leaks within the chamber

Negative Pressure

air pressure inside the room that is lower than the air pressure outside the room causing air to flow into the room with the lower air pressure ( negative )

Monitoring Qualification Records

Records that document monitoring results and show that sterilization processes were properly monitored.

External Indicators

Indicators placed on the outside of a package that show whether the package has been exposed to the sterilization process.

Bowie-Dick Test

A test run daily to validate the vacuum function of the sterilizer test should be run in an empty load and at the same time each day

Physical Monitor

include time , temperature and pressure records displays ,digital printouts and gauges during and at the end of the cycle and before items are removed from the sterilizer the operator should review the monitor to ensure all cycle parameters were met.

Cart Washer

must be monitored to ensure they are working properly and floor screens should be checked at least daily to ensure they are free of debris.check rotating arms or cables to make certain they are operating as intended by the manufacturer

Positive BI

A biological indicator that shows microbial growth, meaning the sterilization process may have failed.