The Importance of Correct Instrument Processing in the OMS Office

One of the risks in any surgical procedure is the transmission of disease or infection. Thousands of patients in the United States have been impacted by inadequate infection control procedures leading to the spread of potentially deadly illnesses.

This 90-minute webinar will review the basic steps of instrument processing to give you the tools to ensure your patients receive the excellent care that is the cornerstone of your OMS practice.

Topics covered include:

• Cleaning the central sterilization area to prevent cross contamination,
  
• Describing different types of sterile instrument packaging, and
  
• Monitoring proper oral surgery instrument sterilization. 
  

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain Spaulding Classification, recognizing categories of medical devices and their associated level of disinfection,
  
• Recall four critical steps in instrument processing, and
  
• Discuss monitoring of the sterilization process.