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© Copyright, The Joint Commission The Down and Dirty of Sterilization OR Today – Surgical Services Conference August 31, 2015 Lisa Waldowski MS,APRN,CIC Infection Control Specialist The Joint Commission

© Copyright, The Joint Commission  At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to: –Relate Infection Prevention and Control Standards and IC-related NPSG’s to challenging areas in the field of Infection Prevention and Control –NPSG’s –Medical Equipment, Devices, and Supplies Learning Objectives 1

© Copyright, The Joint Commission  Hand Hygiene  SSI’s IC related NPSG’s Goal 7 – Healthcare-associated infections (HAI’s) 2

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Center Infection Focus Areas 3

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Confidential Separate from Accreditation Guided Robust Process Improvement  Measure current state  Analyze causes  Select targeted solutions  Sustain and spread improvements MOVING TOWARDS RELIABILITY 4

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Robust Process Improvement ® leads to dramatic results Center Projects Results(%) Hand hygiene 71  Colorectal SSIs 32  Milbank Q 2013;91:

© Copyright, The Joint Commission RELIABILITY 6

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© Copyright, The Joint Commission  IC The organization reduces the risk of infections associated with medical equipment, devices, and supplies  EP2 Performing intermediate and high- level disinfection and sterilization of medical equipment, devices, and supplies  EP4 Storing medical equipment,devices, and supplies Related Standards 8

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© Copyright, The Joint Commission Overarching Risks in Reprocessing Medical Equipment, Devices, and Supplies  Not adhering to manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs)  Not following recommended practices or evidence-based guidelines  Lack of documented staff competency  Lack of competent, trained managerial/supervisory oversight  IC involvement 12

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Standards that support Sterilization  Human Resources –Staff competency and training –Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) –Managerial/Supervisory oversight 13

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Standards that support Sterilization  Leadership –Centralized versus de-centralized locations conducting sterilization– to include off site locations –Knowledge, support, and accountability 14

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Standards that support Sterilization  Environment of Care –Ventilation/pressure relationships 15

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Standards that support Sterilization  Infection Prevention and Control –Risk assessment, IC Plan –Quality monitoring process and documentation – sterilization –Use of evidence-based guidelines 16

© Copyright, The Joint Commission  Monitoring Program: –Compliance to protocols –Assess if current P&P’s are effective –Document competency and training –Provide feedback to improve performance  How do you report reprocessing breaches/lapses? What actions do you take? To Do List: 17

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Case Study - Sterilization  No pre-cleaning at point- of-use  Leaving hinged items in the closed position  No documentation of sterilizer preventative maintenance/cleaning  One BI documented for the year 2015  Double peel packs; inner peel pack folded over/wet  Premature releasing of IUSS  No competency, training of frontline staff on file  Manager of OR has oversight with no competency/training 18

© Copyright, The Joint Commission What do you do or say?  A. Do or say nothing.  B. Opportunity to re-educate and train staff on sterilization processes.  C. Reprocess all instruments involved in these breaches.  D. Both B and C. 19

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Efficient Workflow – Lean Process  Encompass reprocessing with related systems –Concentrate improvement effort on workflow  Eliminate variability (waste)  Reduce error 20

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Standardize Work Practices  Determine process/best practice – Standardize to it  Involve frontline staff  Develop P&P  Train/Re-educate  Follow-up to assure sustainability and provide feedback 21

© Copyright, The Joint Commission From OR to SPD and back again  Process efficiency  Questions to consider: –How often is a case delayed due to contaminated equipment, devices, or supplies? –What is the cost of a delayed case due to contaminated equipment, devices, or supplies? 22

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Articles  Wubben, I., Van Manen, J.G., Van Den Akker, B. J., Vaartjes, S.R., VanHarten, W. H. (2010). Equipment- related incidents in the operating room: an analysis of occurrence, underlying causes and consequences for the clinical process. Quality & Safety in Health Care, 19, 1-7. doi: /qshc

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Key Points  OR RN’s reported equipment related incidents over a 4 week duration  57.7 % response rate (911/1580)  Equipment related incidents = 15.9%  Non-sterile equipment = 5.4%  Findings/Conclusions –Under-reporting –Extra work, delays, added time per event 24

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Articles  Wong, J., Khu, K.J., Kaderali, Z., &Bernstein, M. (2010). Delays in the operating room: signs of an imperfect system. Canadian Journal of Surgery, 53 (3),

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Key Points  1531 elective surgical cases ( )  Delays (33.6%) = most common error type occurring  51.4% of all cases had at least 1 delay  Contamination (ranked #3) = 24.4%  Conclusions –Human error and system deficiencies related to delays – most commonly equipment related 26

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Measure Process Performance  Identify a process issue  What is real versus perception?  Measure facts  Obtain a baseline  Measure what you value 26

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Trust Report Improve High Reliability and Infection Prevention and Control Adapted from AHRQ; Castle, Wagner, Ferguson & Handler (2011); Reason (2000) 27

© Copyright, The Joint Commission Safety Culture –Empowered to report errors –Visible effective leadership –Respectful treatment of staff –Collaboration across departments –Sense of teamwork –Training and education –Effective communication Castle, Wagner, Ferguson & Handler (2011) 28

© Copyright, The Joint Commission For Consideration …..  Internal/System resources  What can/is immediately corrected  Leadership response  Infection Control involvement  Patient risk, look-back, notification 29

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© Copyright, The Joint Commission Resources  Sterilization: - AAMI ST79:2010 & A1 & A2 & A3 Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities - AAMI Sterilization Part 1: Sterilization in Health Care Facilities, Edition 30

© Copyright, The Joint Commission  AORN 2015 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice –Guideline for Sterilization –Guideline for Cleaning and Care of Surgical Instruments Resources 31

© Copyright, The Joint Commission  2008 CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities. Resources 32

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