Study and Practice Guide
The policies and procedures in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department should meet the
criteria formulated by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and stimulate best
reprocessing practice as indicated in the "Ministry of Ontario Best Practices PIDAC" document. -
correct answer ✔✔ true
Medical Device Reprocessing Departments are very active, and a critical area within a
healthcare facility and in most cases are centrally located, and close to the patient care areas. In
order to provide the environment for learning and understanding of the scope of work, these
departments allow various hospital personnel to frequently visit the area. - correct answer ✔✔
false
The organizational structure in an MDRD is determined by the principal functions of the
unit,task assignment, and resource allocation. - correct answer ✔✔ true
MDRD serves and supports patient care areas. Staff must demonstrate reliability by delivering
supplies of appropriate quality and quantity as quickly as possible when needed. - correct
answer ✔✔ true
MDRD personnel must be courteous, willing and knowledgeable at all times. By being so,
personnel in user areas will develop positive and cooperative attitudes toward the MDRD
making the job of all personnel more pleasant. - correct answer ✔✔ true
The Decontamination area is a clean area. - correct answer ✔✔ false
Flow in MDRD is a one-way flow. - correct answer ✔✔ true