Standard Packaging Materials Preparing Items

AST standards of Practice for Packaging material and Preparing Items for Sterilization 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 October 19, 2009. AST developed the following standards of Practice to support healthcare facilities in the reinforcement of best practices related to the selection and use of Packaging material for the sterilization of Items , including evaluation of the characteristics that are important to the selection of the Packaging material . Additionally, general recommendations are provided regarding the preparation of Items for sterilization. The purpose of the standards is to provide an outline that Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs) and Certified Surgical First Assistants (CSFAs) can use to development and implement policies and procedures for Packaging material and Preparing Items for sterilization.

Standard of Practice I Packaging materials should be evaluated prior to adoption and purchase. This includes receiving samples of the packaging material as test products to ensure it will meet the performance standards of the healthcare facility. 1. Packaging materials and seals should have the following general characteristics:

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