Inspection, Regulations and Compliance
This course delves into the critical aspects of inspection, regulations, and compliance pertinent to steam sterilization equipment within healthcare settings. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of applicable codes and standards, including fire safety in healthcare, and learn practical methods for electrical safety testing. Key topics include preparing for inspections by regulatory and accreditation organizations, establishing robust preventive maintenance programs, and maintaining meticulous service and testing records. The curriculum also covers the processes for handling product recalls and diligently reporting incidents, ensuring student technicians are well-prepared to maintain safe, compliant, and operational sterilization equipment throughout its lifecycle.
InstructorPatrick PowersCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Regulations and Standards in Sterilization","Week 2: Lesson 2: NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code and Sterilizer Safety","Week 3: Lesson 3: Electrical Safety Principles and Testing for Sterilizers","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Electrical Safety Testing & Troubleshooting Practical","Week 5: Lesson 5: Understanding Regulatory Bodies: Joint Commission & CMS","Week 6: Lesson 6: Inspection Readiness Strategies and Audit Preparation","Week 7: Lesson 7: Preventive Maintenance Programs and Documentation","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: PM Documentation & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Calibration and Performance Verification Requirements","Week 10: Lesson 10: Service Records, Logbooks, and Data Management","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Record Keeping and Data Analysis Simulation","Week 12: Lesson 12: Product Recalls: Notification, Action, and Documentation","Week 13: Lesson 13: Incident Reporting: Procedures, Analysis, and Prevention","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Compliance Audit Simulation"]