Sterile Storage, Inventory Management, and Distribution Systems Flashcards
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What is the minimum height for storing sterile items above the floor?
Answer: 8-10 inches
8-10 inches above floor protects from floor-level contamination, chemicals, and moisture.
What is the FIFO principle in sterile storage?
Answer: First In, First Out — oldest items distributed first
FIFO ensures oldest sterilized items are used first for proper stock rotation.
What is a par level system in SPD inventory?
Answer: Predetermined minimum and maximum quantities with reorder triggers
Par levels establish min/max stock quantities to ensure availability without overstocking.
What should be checked before distributing a sterile package?
Answer: Package integrity, chemical indicator result, label completeness, and storage conditions
Multiple quality checks protect against distributing compromised items.
How should sterile items be transported from SPD?
Answer: On clean, enclosed or covered transport carts protecting from contamination and damage
Sterile items must be on clean, dedicated carts with covers to protect from contamination.
What role does a materials management information system play?
Answer: Automated tracking of inventory, usage patterns, cost analysis, reorder management, and integration with surgical scheduling
MMIS integrates inventory tracking, usage monitoring, cost analysis, and surgical scheduling coordination.