17. Recordkeeping

As a result of successfully completing this chapter, students will be able to:

o  Discuss the importance of monitoring work areas and processes within the Central Service Department

o  Discuss the importance of recordkeeping

o  Explain the types of monitoring needed in each area of the Central Service Department

o  Explain the need for monitoring and review of the sterilization process indicators that help assure quality control.

o  Need for monitoring

o  Chemical indicators

o  Sterilization load control info

o  Physical and mechanical monitors

o  Biological indicators

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Discuss the importance of employee training and continuing education records