2.2 Instrument Processing
INSTRUMENT PROCESSING
Protocol: The learner must successfully demonstrate cleaning, disinfecting, preparing, packaging and sterilizing of dental instruments. This procedure will be an evaluated component in all clinical and laboratory evaluations under the heading” infection control”.
Criteria:
| Student completed procedure protocol accurately | Successful (S) |
| Student did not complete procedure protocol accurately | Unsuccessful (U) |
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Procedure Protocol |
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Perform hand hygiene. Ensure that safety glasses, face mask and utility gloves are utilized. |
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Accurately label correct size and number of sterilization bags for instruments. |
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Place instruments into the ultrasonic basket except any handpieces, rinse under running water. |
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Place basket into ultrasonic and ensure solution level is adequate. Cover with lid and run for 10 minutes. |
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Clean instrument tray according to protocol. |
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Rinse ultrasonic basket of instruments under running water after ultrasonic cycle is completed. |
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Spill instruments from basket, ensure they are clean, and then pat dry. |
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Package all instruments and seal all sterilization bags, ensuring each bag contains monitoring integrator. |
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Wrap dry cassette, ensuring it contains a monitoring integrator, mirror is disassembled, and all hinged items are processed in the open position. |
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Place bagged instruments into the sterilizer chosen by instructor |
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Disinfect and remove utility gloves and wash hands. |
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Demonstrate how to start the cycle of the sterilizer chosen by instructor |
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Discuss the proper loading and cycle completion protocols for all other sterilizers |
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Completed within 25 minutes |
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Safety measures followed |
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Infection control protocol was followed |
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Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate communication skills |
