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Table 2 CSSD knowledge system

From: Improvement and implementation of central sterile supply department training program based on action research

Zones

Steps

Training content

Training method

Assessment method

Expected results

1. Decontamination zone

1.1 Environmental requirements

Temperature, humidity, ventilation rate, and zone layout

Lecture

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

1.2 Instrument collection

Collection criteria and tools for collection

Demonstration

Practical assessment

Score > 80

 

Dress code requirements

Demonstration

Practical assessment

Score > 80

 

Precautions for collection workflow, pre-processing, and transport

Scenario practice

Practical assessment

Score > 80

1.3 Classification

Evaluate the risks of infections, instrument materials, and pollution levels

Demonstration

Practical assessment

Score > 80

1.4 Check

Count the instruments, and check the functions of the instruments and the use of tracking system

Demonstration

Practical assessment

Score > 80

1.5 Cleaning

Cleaning procedures for common and precise instruments

Demonstration

Practical assessment

Score > 80

 

Cleaning procedures for instruments used by patients with specific infectious diseases

Scenario practice

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

 

Cleaning medium: action principle and formulation of cleaning agent; requirements of cleaning water

Simulated experience

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

 

Use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cleaning equipment

Simulated experience

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

 

Cleaning methods, including hand cleaning, mechanical cleaning, and ultrasonic cleaning

Demonstration

Practical assessment

Score > 80

1.6 Disinfection

Physical disinfection and chemical disinfection

Lecture

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

1.7 Drying

Hand drying and mechanical drying

Demonstration

Practical assessment

Score > 80

2. Packaging inspection zone

2.1 Environmental requirements

Temperature, humidity, ventilation rate, and zone layout

Lecture

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

2.2 Inspection and maintenance

Cleaning quality, function inspection methods, and maintenance workflow of instruments

Demonstration

Practical assessment

Score > 80

2.3 Packaging

Packaging workflow and precautions

Demonstration

Practical assessment

Score > 80

2.4 Sterilization

Common sterilization methods and equipment use process and management

Mind mapping

Practical assessment

Score > 80

3. Sterile package storage zone

3.1 Environmental requirements

Temperature and humidity, ventilation rate, zone layout

Lecture

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

3.2 Delivery

Inspection rules

Lecture

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

4. Monitoring zone

4.1 Quality monitoring

Different sterilization methods: physical, chemical, and biological monitoring methods, and precautions

Lecture

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

 

4.2. Environmental and surface monitoring

Monitoring frequency, methods, and passing criteria

Lecture

Theoretical exam

Score > 80

 

4.3 Hand hygiene

Indicators of hand hygiene, monitoring frequency, and passing indicators

Game

Theoretical exam

Score > 80