Quality Assurance and Documentation Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is an 'endoscope reprocessing log' and what information must it contain?
Answer: A record documenting each reprocessing cycle with scope ID, patient ID, technician, chemical details, test results, and date/time
The reprocessing log is the primary documentation of reprocessing events, linking each scope cycle to specific chemical, concentration, personnel, and patient data.
What quality indicator is used to assess the effectiveness of manual cleaning before HLD?
Answer: Bioluminescence ATP testing of channel effluent
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) bioluminescence testing measures residual organic matter in channel effluent, providing a rapid objective assessment of cleaning effectiveness.
What is the purpose of performing microbiological surveillance cultures on reprocessed endoscopes?
Answer: To detect reprocessing failures by sampling for organisms on scopes after reprocessing
Microbiological surveillance cultures of reprocessed endoscopes detect surviving organisms that indicate reprocessing failures or process lapses.
What does 'process monitoring' mean in the context of AER cycle quality assurance?
Answer: Systematic recording and review of AER cycle parameters (temperature, disinfectant concentration, time, water quality) to confirm each cycle met validated standards
Process monitoring involves reviewing AER printouts or electronic logs confirming that all cycle parameters met validated requirements for effective disinfection.
What action should be taken when a reprocessing technician observes that a high-level disinfectant test strip reads below MEC?
Answer: Discard the disinfectant solution immediately and prepare fresh solution before reprocessing any endoscopes
A below-MEC result means the solution is no longer effective and must be discarded immediately; no endoscope should be reprocessed with a sub-MEC solution.
What is a 'competency validation' in the context of endoscope reprocessing staff?
Answer: A documented assessment confirming each technician can perform all reprocessing steps correctly and consistently
Competency validation is an objective, documented assessment demonstrating that each staff member performs reprocessing correctly per established standards.