Purpose
The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to increase their knowledge of the AORN guidelines for high-level disinfection.
Overview
This module will help the surgical team understand and implement the AORN “Guideline for manual chemical high-level disinfection”, including how to determine which items may be processed by manual chemical high-level disinfection and the safe use of high-level disinfectants. This module includes a Power Point presentation; an interactive educational game; pod cast; a case study; an AORN Journal article and Quick View.
Outcomes
- Describe when items may be processed by manual chemical high- level disinfection
- Identify hazards associated with manual chemical high-level disinfection
- Describe practices for safe use of high-level disinfectants
Contact Hours
After presenting this in-service attendee may earn 4.0 contact hours by registering and completing the course evaluation..
