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Objective
The purpose of the case study is to allow you to analyze information r
Objective
The purpose of the case study is to allow you to analyze information retained over the duration of the sterile processing program and apply that knowledge obtained to provide specific solutions to common issues that may occur within the sterile processing department.
Instructions
Choose two of the four topics listed below:
Decontamination Principles
Sterilization Methods
Once the two case studies are chosen, answer the questions using your own vocabulary and address the conflicts or issues with solutions specific to your topics of choice. You will utilize your text or other credible sources from the internet to build a thorough paper that contains at least eight main ideas with supporting details regarding the topic chosen and a minimum of three credible references. The paper must be written in APA format with a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page. Please refer to the rubric regarding specific grading criteria.
1. Decontamination Principles:
Dr. Sarmiento is a well-known neurosurgeon at Baptist Medical Center. He is known for working on complex cases that involve the spine and other neurological tissues. This past week, his private scrub tech has discovered that dirty neurological instruments have made it into the OR. The technician consults with the patient care manager of surgical services because the incident has been reoccurring over the past few months. With this knowledge, respond to the following questions:
What issue(s) have occurred, and what may be the cause of these errors?
What other additional considerations may the sterile processing tech need to take with instruments exposed to neurological tissues?
What might the sterile processing department have to do to resolve this issue?
Thoroughly explain the decontamination process. What steps should take place in the OR? In SPD? Why is cleaning considered the cornerstone of instrument processing?
2. Sterilization Methods:
Kristine, a technician in the sterile processing department, has noticed that after the sterilization of surgical equipment and supplies that at least two out of every four loads sterilized for the day have been moist. She has consulted with her supervisor on effective ways in which she could troubleshoot the concerns with wet loads because it has now affected the department’s work efficiency and quality control.
Define a wet pack.
Define a wet load.
Why might the loads be wet? Provide at least three unique causes.
What solutions can Kristine apply to ensure that the processed instrument sets aren’t wet?
Discuss how this issue can affect both the operating room and the sterile processing department. How should Kristine handle the wet packages to ensure quality control?
Please review the rubric to see how you will be graded for this final project. Ensure that all of these areas are covered to ensure the best achievable score. Before submitting your assignment, check your work using Grammarly.
Length/Formatting Instructions
Length: 300-word minimum
Font/Format: 12-point font, Double-Spaced, 1″ margins
Program/file type: Use a word-processing program, preferably Microsoft Word, to complete the assignment. Accepted File Types: .word, .docx, .pdf
Part of your grade will depend upon you following proper APA Formatting with in-text citations and reference page. If you need help with the formatting and reference page, please use the APA referencing system.
Before submitting your assignment, check your work using Grammarly.
You’ll be graded using the following rubric.
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