Roles and Responsibilities I

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe the role of the sterile processing department (SPD) or area within an organizational structure.
2. Describe the various functions of the sterile processing area.
3. Understand the professional standards, guidelines, requirements, standards of practice, and ethics that guide sterile processing practices.
4. Identify the health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines that apply to the processing of medical devices and instrumentation.
5. Identify the federal and state regulatory agencies that have jurisdiction over processing in healthcare facilities.
6. Identify and describe methods of quality assurance.
7. Define the purpose of a procedure manual and the difference between policies and procedures.
8. Outline the training procedures that should be followed to ensure familiarity with and competent performance of sterile processing procedures.
9. Understand the various symbols used in health care and in the manufacture of sterile products.