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27 Cards in this Set
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The main role of the SPD is to
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provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care
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Instrument sets and patient care equipment "MUST" be processed and distributed in an accurate and timely matter so that
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patient care is not adversely affected
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Ethics is the practice of
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doing the right thing
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Compliance with OSHA regulations is
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required by law
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Establishes sterilization practice standards based on opinion, research, and/or theory
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AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation)
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Recommended practices are
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statements of sound principles of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts.
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The EPA, FDA, OSHA, and state DOH primarily issue
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regulations
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Standards for Sterile Processing Department practice are written by
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AAMI
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) provides for which ethical issue?
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Confidentiality
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A rule designed to govern behavior is called a
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Regulation
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An established norm which is based on theory is called a
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Standard
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Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the US, it must be evaluated and registered by
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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
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Chemical and biological indicators "MUST" be cleared by
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FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
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If healthcare facilities reprocessing single - use devices, the devices "MUST" be cleared by
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FDA
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How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from device manufacturers?
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before the item is purchased
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The SPD technician can play a role in fire prevention by
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inspecting insulation on reusable laparoscopic instruments
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OSHA had a great effect on the SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to airborne contaminants, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and ????
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Communication of workplace hazards
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The Medical Device Reporting regulation "REQUIRES"
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Healthcare facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices
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Which agency "REQUIRES" that eyewash stations be available for emergency use?
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OSHA
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The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard "REQUIRES" that a SDS (Safety Data Sheet) "MUST" be available for?
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each chemical in the department
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The Right-to-Know Standard "REQUIRES" employers to have ______________ available for employees
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Safety Data Sheets for chemicals
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Any injury to an employee, no matter how slight, should be
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documented in an incident report
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Defines what a department "MUST" do
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Policies
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Steps for performing a task are defined in a
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Procedure
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Any equipment with an electrical cord that is cracked, frayed, or broken should be
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disinfected and sent out for repair
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Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program?
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Quality Assurance
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To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should be
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Standardized
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