Transcription of Standard Decontamination Surgical Instruments
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Standards of Practice for the Decontamination of Surgical Instruments Introduction The following Standards of Practice were researched and authored by the AST Education and Professional Standards Committee and have been approved by the AST Board of Directors. They are effective April 16, 2009. AST developed the Standards of Practice to support healthcare facilities in the reinforcement of best practices related to the Decontamination of Surgical Instruments in the perioperative setting. The purpose of the Standards is to provide an outline that the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and Certified First Assistant (CSFA) can use to develop and implement policies and procedures for the Decontamination of Surgical Instruments .
times by HCWs. C. Prior to HCWs using cleaning equipment and/or cleaning agents that are not recommended by the manufacturer for particular instruments or devices, the HCW should contact the manufacturer for recommendations, as well as contact the manufacturers of the cleaning equipment and cleaning agent(s). 2.
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