HSPA Regulations and Standards Compliance

Question 1

Which regulatory agency sets workplace safety standards for handling chemicals in sterile processing?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

Question 2

What document provides manufacturers’ instructions for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical devices?

Accepted Answer

Instructions for Use (IFU)

Answer

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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Quality Assurance Manual

Answer

Sterilization Record

Question 3

According to the CDC, how often should sterilizers in healthcare settings undergo biological testing?

Accepted Answer

Weekly

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Daily

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Monthly

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Every sterilization cycle

Question 4

What is the role of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) in sterile processing?

Accepted Answer

Develops best practice standards and guidelines

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Enforces sterilization laws

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Approves new medical devices for use

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Licenses sterile processing technicians

Question 5

What must sterile processing technicians do if they encounter a non-compliant sterilization process?

Accepted Answer

Notify a supervisor immediately

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Re-run the sterilization cycle without reporting it

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Document the issue but take no further action

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Discard the instruments and continue processing