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- The Onboarding Recipe
- Overview of the facility’s mission, values, and organizational structure.
- Introduction to crucial department personnel, their roles, and contact information.
- Review of department policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Explanation of the onboarding process and schedule.
Job Responsibilities and Expectations:
- A detailed explanation of the new hire’s job role and responsibilities within the sterile processing department.
- Clear communication of performance expectations, quality standards, and productivity goals.
- Discussion of the importance of adherence to infection control and safety practices.
Regulatory and Compliance Training:
- Familiarization with relevant regulatory agencies, such as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), and The Joint Commission.
- Overview of applicable regulations and standards, such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requirements.
- Training in proper handling, decontamination, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments.
Departmental Processes and Procedures:
- Comprehensive training on departmental workflows, including instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution.
- Step-by-step instructions on how to properly use equipment, machinery, and technology.
- Training in documentation, record-keeping, and data-entry procedures.
- Demonstration of proper techniques for instrument inspection, testing, and repair.
Equipment and Technology Training:
- Hands-on training on various sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, and ethylene oxide sterilizers.
- Training in maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Familiarization with instrument tracking and management systems, software, and technology used for inventory control.
Infection Control and Safety:
- Comprehensive training on infection control principles, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and aseptic techniques.
- Education on biological and chemical indicators, sterilization monitoring, and quality assurance processes.
- Instruction on proper waste management, including handling sharps and hazardous materials.
- Training on emergency response procedures and protocols.
Continuing Education and Professional Development:
- Introduction to ongoing education and professional growth opportunities, such as conferences, workshops, and certifications.
- Encouragement to participate in relevant professional organizations and networks.
- Provision of resources and recommendations for self-study and continuing education materials.
- Mentorship and Support:
- Assignment of a mentor or preceptor to guide and support the new hire during onboarding.
- Regular check-ins and feedback sessions to address questions, concerns and provide constructive feedback.
- Encouragement to participate in team meetings, huddles, and interdepartmental collaborations.
Evaluation and Assessment:
- Periodic evaluations to assess the new hire’s progress, knowledge, and skills.
- Opportunities for self-assessment and reflection on performance.
- Provision of constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
- Ongoing Support:
- Continued access to resources, job aids, and reference materials to support ongoing learning and development.
- Open communication channels for the new hire to seek guidance, ask questions, and share ideas.
- When You Don’t Know, You Don’t Know
- Is that Bioburden?
This suction was sterilized and ready to be used on your family member. How many hands touched this instrument before it was caught? Everyone that touches a package should check it’s integrity. It is all of our responsibility to make sure we deliver excellent products and services.
Sterilized dirty suction - Eye On Sterile Processing Blog
Sterile Processing Professionals are “use” to waiting on a washer to finish. However, they should not be “use” to taping testing equipment to make it work. This department has created a culture where individuals are okay with making due with inadequate equipment. This can and will create safety concerns as individuals continue to “make due” with what they have.
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