LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Define the “shelf life” of a sterile product and identify the factors that affect shelf life and sterility maintenance.
- Describe the environmental controls and cleaning protocols used in sterile storage areas.
- Describe proper stock rotation mechanisms.
- Describe how sterile items should be handled and transported.
- Understand the importance of proper storage, selection, handling, and transport of supplies.
- Understand surgical case carts as a distribution method.