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Sterilizing Area: Where sterilized items are stored to prevent contamination prior
to being transported to the user areas.
false
Storage & Distribution: Where the sterilization process occurs and monitoring of
the process.
false
Define the concept of Quality
associated with the degree of excellence involving a service with patient being at the
center of every quality concern
While 'Quality" is important, it is vital to understand that
Quality is not the only way to improve, some critical components of quality cant be
delegated, quality involves a collaborative process from all stakeholders involving time,
effort and participation
What is an 'Internal' Stakeholder
MDRD techs, nursing unit, diagnostic imaging, biomedical engineering, infection control,
physicians
What is an 'External' Stakeholder
Vendors, suppliers, government, professional associations and community
What does WSIB stand for?
, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
What does WHMIS stand for
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
What does GHS
Globally Harmonized System
corrosion
gas cylinder
flame
exploding bomb
flame over circle
skull and crossbones
biohazardous infectious materials
health hazard
exclamation mark
What does SDS
Safety Data Sheets
The main elements of a WHMIS program consist of
Purchasing and Inventory, Hazard Identification, Inspections, Worker Education and
Training, Review and Evaluation, Documentation and Record Keeping
When are SDSs required to be updated
Must be accurate at time of sale and updated when supplier is aware of any significant
new data.
Suppliers have 90 days to update...