STERILIZATIONTeam members participate in orientation prior to their first shift and receive continuing education on medical device reprocessing, sterilization techniques, and infection control. Training includes mandatory modules, hands-on practice, competency validation, and annual refreshers. Educati
AUTOCLAVEAutoclave in IPAC practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
INDICATORSWe evaluate effectiveness through client outcomes data, community health indicators, partner feedback, program utilization rates, and quality improvement initiatives.
PACKAGINGIf a manufacturer has indicated that a product is to remain in its original packaging Choose a palp label and small bags to maintain the original packaging and expiry date.
STORAGEStorage shelves and carts will be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
TRACKINGThis information is available on The Pulse intranet (The Pulse/PolicyMedical). Situations where we cannot serve a client are documented in: the referral tracking system or intake database (declined referral log), program-specific waitlist management systems, and quality improvement trackin
VALIDATIONTeam members participate in orientation prior to their first shift and receive continuing education on service delivery standards, client-centered care approaches, and best practices. Training includes mandatory modules, hands-on practice, competency validation, and annual refreshers. Educ
SPAULDINGWe use the Spaulding Classification system to determine cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization requirements. Critical items (enter sterile tissue) require sterilization, semi-critical items (contact mucous membranes) require high-level disinfection, and non-critical items (intact skin co
CRITICAL[VERIFY TIMEFRAMES: 4-12 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-7 days, 24-48 hours] Timely varies by urgency: urgent/critical results within 24-48 hours, routine lab results within 5-7 days, diagnostic imaging within 2-4 weeks, specialist consultations within 4-12 weeks. Timeframes based on clinical urgency
SEMICRITICALSemicritical in IPAC practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
