Sterile Processing Decontamination Workflow

Healthcare Facilities

Year 3-475 XP

Order the steps for the sterile processing workflow from receiving contaminated instruments to sterile storage, focusing on the mechanical and plumbing systems involved.

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1Receive contaminated instruments in negative-pressure decontamination room

2Process instruments through automated washer-disinfector at 180°F minimum

3Process wrapped sets through steam sterilizer at 270°F / 132°C

4Pre-rinse instruments at decontamination sink with tempered water

5Inspect, assemble, and wrap instrument sets in positive-pressure clean room

6Transfer sterilized sets to positive-pressure sterile storage area

7Pass decontaminated instruments through wall pass-through to clean assembly area