Mentorship: Cleaning and Disinfecting Medical Devices
Cleaning and disinfecting medical devices that are not disposable is part of everyday care. Learn how reusable medical equipment impacts pathogen transmission, and review the types of disinfectants used to prevent this transmission. The Spaulding Classification is used as a guide in this session as we apply knowledge into practice minimizing the risk of pathogen transfer.
What resources are included in mentorship?
Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Medical Equipment Educational Packet
This comprehensive packet gives an in depth background on cleaning and disinfection, simulations, and debriefing discussions. This packet will guide you through a train-the-trainer approach for you to gain the knowledge necessary to train your staff on the importance of best practice on cleaning and disinfection.
Cleaning and Disinfection Presentation
This presentation guides you through the cleaning and disinfection module from background information to simulation, as well as debriefing. This guided presentation contains multiple media assets that can be used for cleaning and disinfection education.
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Presentation
Utilizing the correct environmental cleaning and disinfecting techniques in healthcare settings are directly related to the prevention of infection. This presentation guides the learner through identification of disinfectants, effective techniques and frequencies, and provides tools and resources to monitor and evaluate cleaning and disinfection efforts.
Cleaning and Disinfecting a Surface Video
Effectively cleaning and disinfecting a surface requires mechanical friction and ensuring the germicide comes into contact with the entire surface for the specified amount of time (contact time). Visualize these actions in motion as germs are either eliminated or left behind in this simulated experience.
Improper Hand Hygiene
Working in healthcare is demanding. Time is often stretched thin which sometimes leads us to be complacent. Watch as this healthcare worker misses a key opportunity for hand hygiene and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) upon entering a patient’s room. The germs left behind can easily make another person ill.
Cleaning and Disinfection of Medical Equipment
Germs on medical equipment are not visible to the naked eye, but what if they were? In this video, see how visual germs require the use of multiple disinfectant wipes to adequately clean the equipment. A simple turmeric paste fluoresces on the wipes until completely removed.