This micro course is an overview of hygienic reprocessing for hearing clinics. In it, we explore the essential steps involved in cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of reusable medical devices. This course emphasizes adherence to manufacturer guidelines and regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and infection control compliance. CEU/CPD: IHS 0.25H
Understand the importance of hygienic reprocessing in audiology clinics, differentiating single-use from reusable medical devices, and the necessity of following manufacturer recommendations and regulatory guidelines for effective reprocessing.
Identify the key steps involved in the hygienic reprocessing process, including initial decontamination, thorough cleaning, disinfection or sterilization, and proper storage for reuse of medical devices, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
Recognize the significance of device classification in hygienic reprocessing, as outlined by Earle Spaulding's classification system, and differentiate between critical, semi-critical, and non-critical devices, which inform appropriate sterilization or disinfection protocols.
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