Elevating Skills and Safety for Sterile Processing Personnel

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This continuing education course describes the findings from key studies illustrating infection prevention-related challenges and opportunities in the sterile processing department.

NOTE: This course was part of the 2022 Symposium on Sterile Processing and Infection Prevention, developed by Keystone Media Inc. in partnership with Healthcare Hygiene magazine.

EXPERT INSTRUCTOR: Cori Ofstead, MSPH

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Describe evidence supporting standards and guidelines for training and certification.
  2. Explain the new recommendations for visual inspection of flexible endoscopes.
  3. Describe new evidence on splashes and droplet dispersal in sterile processing areas.
  4. Identify practical ways to mitigate splash exposure and protect sterile processing personnel.