Pr-022042 MWHC Handling and Transport of Soiled Reusable Instruments at the Point of Use

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Type

Presentation

Credit

No

Description

Handling and transport of soiled, reusable instruments at the point of use.

Objectives

  • Understand importance of the process to ensure patient and associate safety
  • Understand steps needed to properly prepare and transport soiled instruments to the Sterile Processing Department for reprocessing
  • Understand use of appropriate personal protective equipment at the point of instrument use

Fees

Free

Faculty

Pamela Farrare-Wilmore pam.farrare-wilmore@medstar.net

Organization

MedStar Washington Hospital Center