Free Registration Includes Breakfast and Lunch Certificate will be provided upon conclusion of seminar. Seminar is for 6CE’s from IAHCSMM and CBSPD

​Objectives:

(1)Discuss the different brush materials available and their characteristics  (2)Explain antimicrobial properties of brushes (3)Explain the difference between disposable and reusable brushes (4)Discuss the considerations when selecting a brush (5)Discuss the risk of not following recommended practices and manufacture IFU’s when using brushes.

(1)Discuss the significance of proper preparation of instrument, basin, and textile sets (2)List proper sterilizer cart loading techniques.

(1)Discuss the postoperative care of your surgical instruments (2)Discuss the significance of proper water quality and detergent selection (3)Discuss the significance of proper protection and identify instrument protection products and their roles (4)Discuss the importance of following the manufacture IFU’s throughout reprocessing.

(1)Discuss things associated with the cleaning and decontamination process (2)Explain the importance of chemical formulation and the attributes associated with the cleaning and decontamination process 

(3)Identify the terminology associated with cleaning and decontamination.

(1)Describe laparoscopic injuries from stray electrical burns, including direct coupling, insulation failure, and capacitive coupling (2)Discuss the importance of testing and maintaining laparoscopic instruments to minimize insulation failure.

(1)Recognize and identify potential causes of wet packs in steam sterilization (2)Describe preventative measures in order to abate wet packs (3)Compose and incorporate quality audit tools/measures to negate wet packs.