Sterile Storage, Inventory Management, and Distribution Systems Flashcards
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What are the physical design requirements for a sterile storage room?
Answer: Restricted access, controlled temperature/humidity, smooth washable surfaces, positive pressure, no exterior windows, proper shelving
Purpose-designed rooms with restricted access, environmental controls, and proper construction are required.
How should recalled or quarantined sterile items be managed?
Answer: Physically separate in a marked quarantine area, document all items, and prevent distribution
Quarantined items must be physically segregated, clearly labeled, and held until disposition is determined.
What is the difference between perpetual and periodic inventory systems?
Answer: Perpetual continuously tracks in real-time; periodic counts at scheduled intervals
Perpetual provides real-time tracking; periodic relies on scheduled physical counts.
What environmental monitoring must be documented for sterile storage?
Answer: Temperature, humidity, and air pressure differential at regular intervals
Temperature, humidity, and air pressure must be regularly monitored and documented.
How should damaged sterile packages found during inspection be handled?
Answer: Remove from storage, document as sterility compromise, and return for complete reprocessing
Any damaged package must go through the full reprocessing cycle since sterility cannot be verified.
What is the distribution technician's role in the sterile supply chain?
Answer: Verifying accuracy, inspecting integrity, maintaining FIFO, documenting distribution, and coordinating urgent needs
Distribution technicians are the final quality gatekeepers in the sterile supply chain.