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Policies and Procedures on Infection Control

• All items shall be stored above floor level by at least 250mm and from ceiling fixtures
by at least 440mm, 60 mm from the wall and protected by direct sun light.
• Temperature within the storage area should range from 18°C - 22°C with relative
humidity from 35% - 70%.
• The sterile items should be arranged according to the size (big sets singly, and
small set not more than 3 stacks)
• ‘First in, First out’ (FIFO) is the principle to follow in the removal and replacement of
sterile items in sterile storage.

11.12 Collection of Used Items
• Where ever possible all decontamination must be performed in CSSU. In situation
where it is not possible e.g. after office hours, the items should only be pre-rinsed to
remove debris and then pack.
• Procedure for the collection of used reusable items from wards, operating room and
other user department shall adhere to hospital guidelines.
• Personnel involved in collection and receiving should practice standard precaution
when handling used instruments and devices.
• Instruments should be contained during transport from point of used to the area
where they will be cleaned and decontaminated.
• Use a separate trolley for the collection of used items and the delivery of sterile
items.
• The container or trolley shall be cleaned with disinfectant e.g. 70% alcohol at the
end of each collection round.

11.13 Distribution of sterile items
Distribution trolley should be covered or closed to ensure the sterile chain is maintained

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