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CRCST study guide

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  1. 1 Departmental Considerations
    Work-area temperature, humidity and air flow, dress code and traffic control, the regulations and standards that govern sterile processing, record keeping, and quality assurance programs.     15%
  2. 2 Cleaning, Decontamination and Disinfection
    Bloodborne pathogen safety, microbiology and PPE, manual and mechanical cleaning, water quality, cleaning-equipment testing and maintenance, and the Spaulding levels of disinfection.     21%
  3. 3 Preparation and Packaging
    Inspecting instruments for cleanliness and function, assembling sets with count sheets and indicators, choosing and closing packaging, and labeling packages correctly.     21%
  4. 4 Sterilization Process
    Steam and low-temperature sterilization methods and cycles, sterilizer testing, loading and unloading, physical, chemical and biological monitoring, process failures, recalls and load documentation.     21%
  5. 5 Sterile Storage, Transport and Inventory Management
    Sterile storage conditions and shelving, event-related shelf life and stock rotation, supply chain and replenishment systems, distribution and transport, and recalls and inventory control.     9%
  6. 6 Patient Care Equipment and Distribution
    Cleaning, inspecting, testing, tracking and distributing reusable patient care equipment such as pumps and compression devices, including electrical safety and preventive maintenance tags.     5%
  7. 7 Professional Development and Human Relation Skills
    Professional communication and service recovery, decision-making and teamwork, HIPAA, medical and surgical terminology, and continuing education and career growth.     8%
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