Title: Describe the cleaning and decontamination of non-disposable items.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician I > Section: Preparing Instruments for Decontamination and Disinfection

Description should include

- locating manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs)
- following IFUs
- checking operation times for manual and mechanical processes
- operating light and magnification devices
- identifying when and how to use water and air
- selecting proper detergent and its proper concentration for manual cleaning
- determining what goes in each sink (e.g., two- or three-sink method)
- demonstrating soak process
- selecting brush and size
- caring for brush
- preventing aerosols
- loading equipment, according to procedure.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What items are non-disposable?
- When should non-disposable items be replaced?