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Sterile Storage
Guidelines when setting up aSterile Storage Area
shelving must be 2-3 inches from thewall
shelving must be 8-10 inches from thefloor
shelving must be 18-20 inches from theceiling
Sterile Storage Guidelines,continued
area must be dry
humidity must not be less than 35% witha maximun of 70%
temperature must be approximately 72degrees F
no overhead plumbing
Sterile Storage Guidelines,continued
sterile and clean items must not bestored under sinks
patient care items must not be stored onthe floor
area must be kept sanitary and freefrom food, insects or vermin
Sterile Storage Guidelines,continued
items must be removed from externalshipping cartons before transfer into thestorage area because of high levels ofdust contamination on cartons andcrates
closed-cabinets or covered storageshelves are preferred for sterile items todecrease the risk of dust accumulation
Sterile Storage Guidelines,continued
minimum 10 air changes per hourthrough a system filtering the air torender it dust free
ceiling must be enclosed
floors must be damp mopped
air movement relationship to adjacentarea is negative
Sterile Storage Guidelines,continued
breakdown room should be provided formanufactures’ clean/sterile supplies(clean processing area should not be inthis area but adjacent)
if using a wire cart for storage, cover thebottom shelves of the carts with animpervious liner
References for Sterile Storage Guidelines for Construction &
Equipment of Hospital & MedicalFacilities. (The American Institute ofArchitects Committee on Architecturefor Health)
Association for the Advancement ofMedical Instrumentation
Other
Cleaning of Sterile StorageArea / Carts
The Storage area and carts for theitems need special care. It is importantto keep both the area and carts clean &dust free. As with any cleaning, it isnecessary to perform the task frequentlyand well
Tips to help you in the cleaningof the Carts
wipe the cart or shelf well with a wetcloth and the hospital approvedcleaning solution
dry the cart well with a dry lint-free cloth
wipe any bins following the sameprocedure as for the shelves
Quality Improvement
Make a 5 question test on this topic and put instaff file (OR,CS,Building & Housekeeping)
Work with Housekeeping staff and develop acheck list to show when area has been cleaned( mop,dust..)
Housekeeping is a key player in making sure yourarea is clean keep them in the loop
You can never over train your staff the morepeople you involve the better the outcome
This Education program was developed by:
Stephen M. Kovach
313-584-8873
smkovach@sbcglobal.net
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