Title: Perform decontamination based on established standards by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
Course: Sterile Processing Technician I > Section: Preparing Instruments for Decontamination and Disinfection

Performance should include

- disassembling instruments
- identifying manual and mechanical cleaning according to manufacturer instructions
- demonstrating methods for reducing the risk of toxic anterior segment syndrome
- loading items into the equipment
- cleaning strainers or drains
- demonstrating special precautions required for CJD instruments.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are two testing tools used to check for functionality?
- How do you disassemble a cutting instrument?