CATEGORY: Infection Prevention

Nov 11, 2024

Luminosity Requirements in Instrument Reprocessing and Inspection Quiz: Earn 0.5 Free CE Credit

Luminosity Requirements in Instrument Reprocessing and Inspection Quiz: Earn 0.5 Free CE Credit Luminosity Requirements in Instrument Reprocessing and Inspection Quiz Summary & Objectives: Medical device inspection is a required step in both decontamination and prep & pack. Along with magnification and the recommended borescope inspection, there is one other important resource: Lighting. Often placed in areas of the hospital with minimal or poor access to natural light, sterile processing departments often feel as though they’re poorly lit, and they often are. ANSI/AAMI has provided guidance on the measure and quality of lighting that sterile processing and endoscopy departments should have. Define the 3 factors that influence luminosity requirements in medical device reprocessing Identify challenges that impact light effectiveness in our departments Reference recognized standards for luminosity requirements in reprocessing departments You must get a 80/100 to receive your 0.5 CE credit.  Click here to read the blog

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