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iahcsmm chapter 16

sterile storage/temperature

QuestionAnswer
the relative humidity of central service sterile storage area should be
temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 64 - 75 deg F
because of event-related shelf life, stock rotation is no longer necessary false
the sterile storage process starts after items are sterilized and cooled
sterile storage areas should have
temperatures & humidity levels in the sterile storage area should be checked/recorded at least weekly
the shelving system of choice for the sterile storage area is open
trays which overhang shelving can become contaminated
type of shelving that leaves packaging the most vulnerable tracked
the bottom shelf of any sterile storage system should be solid and 8-10 inches from the floor
sterile trays should not be touched until cooled, be lifted not dragged of the cart and checked for all chemical indicators have turned the appropriate color
wrapped trays should not be stacked because it can cause holes in the wrapper of the bottom tray
outside shipping containers
event-related shelf life means items are safe until opened for use true
sterilized packages may be jeopardized due to storage practices true
Created by: clmcnees
 

 



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