Recognizes that flexible endoscopes and accessories should be stored in a manner that minimizes contamination and protects the device or item from damage. Stores flexible endoscopes in accordance with the endoscope and storage cabinet manufacturers’ IFU. Does not store flexible endoscopes in their original shipment cases. Stores flexible endoscopes with all valves open and removable detached, but stored with the endoscope. Clearly identifies processed endoscopes by [facility-specific visual cue]. Visually inspects endoscopes and storage cabinets for cleanliness before placing endoscopes into or removing them from the cabinet. Reprocesses the endoscope before use if there is any evidence of contamination of the endoscope (eg, soil, moisture). Removes and reprocesses all endoscopes in the cabinet and cleans the cabinet if is any evidence of contamination of the cabinet (eg, wet spots, soil, fecal odor). Wears clean, low-protein, powder-free, natural rubber latex gloves or latex-free gloves when handling processed endoscopes and when transporting them to and from the storage cabinet. Recognizes that sterile gloves are not required for handling processed flexible endoscopes unless the endoscope is intended to be placed on a sterile field. Removes and reprocesses the endoscope if [facility-specific maximum storage time] has been exceeded. Cleans and disinfects the storage cabinet used for flexible endoscopes according to [facility-specific policy].
Recognizes that flexible endoscopes and accessories should be stored in a manner that minimizes contamination and protects the device or item from damage. Stores flexible endoscopes in accordance with the endoscope and storage cabinet manufacturers’ IFU. Does not store flexible endoscopes in their original shipment cases. Stores flexible endoscopes with all valves open and removable detached, but stored with the endoscope. Clearly identifies processed endoscopes by [facility-specific visual cue]. Visually inspects endoscopes and storage cabinets for cleanliness before placing endoscopes into or removing them from the cabinet. Reprocesses the endoscope before use if there is any evidence of contamination of the endoscope (eg, soil, moisture). Removes and reprocesses all endoscopes in the cabinet and cleans the cabinet if is any evidence of contamination of the cabinet (eg, wet spots, soil, fecal odor). Wears clean, low-protein, powder-free, natural rubber latex gloves or latex-free gloves when handling processed endoscopes and when transporting them to and from the storage cabinet. Recognizes that sterile gloves are not required for handling processed flexible endoscopes unless the endoscope is intended to be placed on a sterile field. Removes and reprocesses the endoscope if [facility-specific maximum storage time] has been exceeded. Cleans and disinfects the storage cabinet used for flexible endoscopes according to [facility-specific policy].
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