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What is the purpose of decontamination?
What is the purpose of decontamination?
To remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogenic microorganisms from a surface or item to render it safe for handling, use, or disposal.
What are some common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) that can result from inadequate decontamination?
What are some common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) that can result from inadequate decontamination?
Surgical site infections (SSI), hepatitis B and C, HIV infection, urinary and vascular catheter associated infections, and ventilator-associated infection.
What are the three main decontamination methods used?
What are the three main decontamination methods used?
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
Why is it important to understand the microorganisms involved in decontamination?
Why is it important to understand the microorganisms involved in decontamination?
What is the first step in decontamination process?
What is the first step in decontamination process?
How does ineffective decontamination of medical devices contribute to HAIs?
How does ineffective decontamination of medical devices contribute to HAIs?
Describe the two-sink method for manual cleaning.
Describe the two-sink method for manual cleaning.
What is the purpose of manual cleaning in the context of disinfection methods?
What is the purpose of manual cleaning in the context of disinfection methods?
Why is automated cleaning in an automated washer disinfector preferred?
Why is automated cleaning in an automated washer disinfector preferred?
What is the difference between chemical disinfection and heat treatment in terms of microorganism destruction?
What is the difference between chemical disinfection and heat treatment in terms of microorganism destruction?
When should chemical disinfection be used as a method of disinfection?
When should chemical disinfection be used as a method of disinfection?
What does 'high-level' disinfection refer to?
What does 'high-level' disinfection refer to?
What are the factors that affect the outcome of a disinfection procedure?
What are the factors that affect the outcome of a disinfection procedure?
Why is rinsing sometimes required before using an item on a patient after disinfection?
Why is rinsing sometimes required before using an item on a patient after disinfection?
What is the preferred method for sterilization of heat-resistant items and equipment?
What is the preferred method for sterilization of heat-resistant items and equipment?
What type of sterilization is achieved by dry-heat methods?
What type of sterilization is achieved by dry-heat methods?
Why is preheating essential before starting the sterilization cycle with hot-air ovens?
Why is preheating essential before starting the sterilization cycle with hot-air ovens?
What is the reason for using a fan in hot-air ovens during dry-heat sterilization?
What is the reason for using a fan in hot-air ovens during dry-heat sterilization?
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