Personal Hygiene and Attire in Central Sterile Supply Department

Long shoe covers = To protect the shoes from contamination Goggles/face-shield = To protect the eyes Fluid-resistant gown with long cuffed sleeves = Likely to generate blood or body fluid splashes Gloves = To be worn before and after using gloves, correct size and appropriate type for the task

Wash hands before and after using gloves = Maintaining hygiene Keep nails short = Preventing punctures in gloves Learn how to remove gloves without contaminating your hands = Preventing spread of contamination Remove used gloves before touching anything contaminated = Preventing spread of contamination

Decontamination Zone = Preparing items for sterilization Preparation & Packaging Zone = Packaging sterilized items for storage or use Sterilization Zone = Performing the sterilization process Main three zones of CSSD = Critical step to maintaining the CSSD environment

<p>Negative pressure (-5 Pascal) = Decontamination Zone Positive pressure (+5 Pascal) = Sterilization Zone 10 air changes per hour at least = Decontamination Zone 20Oc to 24 oc temperature range = Sterilization Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hand hygiene (A. Hand-washing 40-60 seconds, B- Hand rub 20-30 seconds) = Cleaning hands to reduce the risk of transferring microbes Headcover (Covers the head and ears, Single use) = Covering the head and ears to maintain cleanliness Gloves (Thick with extended cuffs, Approved for CSSD) = Protecting against environmental cleaning and handling contaminated medical devices Mask (Protects the mouth, Fluid-repellent with visor eye shields) = Reducing the risk of transferring microbes to eyes, nose, and mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical Mask = General mask to protect the mouth and nose Surgical Mask = Mask with fluid-repellent properties and visor eye shields N95 Mask = Highly protective mask filtering out airborne particles Medical Mask with face shield = Mask combined with a face shield for added protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Touching the mask or eye shield with your hand while working = Should not be done Removing masks if they become moist or visibly soiled = Immediate action required for replacement Discarding masks appropriately = Proper disposal to maintain hygiene Wearing masks to cover eyes, mouth, and nose = Correct way of wearing for protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hand-washing 40-60 seconds = Proper duration for hand-washing Hand rub 20-30 seconds = Appropriate duration for using hand rub</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adhering to PPE as required per OSHA = Ensuring proper protective equipment is worn Replacing head coverings when re-entering the zone = Maintaining cleanliness by using single-use head coverings Using gloves for environmental cleaning and handling contaminated devices = Protection during specific tasks in CSSD Wearing fluid-repellent masks with visor eye shields = Reducing risk of microbe transfer to eyes, nose, and mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers