Title: Disinfect instruments and equipment.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician I > Section: Preparing Instruments for Decontamination and Disinfection

Disinfection should include

- using disinfectant according to instrument and/or disinfectant manufacturer’s guidelines
- determining the exposure time based on the chemical and equipment guidelines and the instrument instructions
- rinsing equipment based on the chemical and equipment guidelines and the instrument instructions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?