The steps in reprocessing dental devices.

Describe the steps in reprocessing dental devices. 

6.2 Demonstrate the process for cleaning of dental devices. 

 

6.3 Demonstrate instrument packaging techniques. 

 

6.4 Demonstrate the process for using and maintaining steam sterilizers. 

 

6.5 Discuss storage and delivery of dental devices.

 

6.6 Discuss quality assurance measures which assure conditions of sterility.

 

6.7 Demonstrate the maintenance of the reprocessing area.

 

6.8 Discuss other methods of dental device sterilization.

 

 

 

Directions:

 

 This assignment requires verbal recording submission (Part 1) and written submission (Part 2). After watching a short video found within the assignment, read the scenario below and complete the assignment.

 

 

 

Video link: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMxhAmMWkMpjSYBtxfln1deFJrMb5QdRt2U-5xrU2TRVeh41OJw2K0ff_G0o04arw/photo/AF1QipMpwSMCgXTDUL-2eJiUO7sEsnIS0oTPAxPpIlU?key=eHNWbEJwaktwOElITFRRQUVMNUlpd056NEFaaU1R

 

 

 

Scenario: 

 

You have been asked to take over in sterilizing room and reprocess the instruments shown in the video. Unfortunately, you did not have a chance to discuss with the previous assistant what has already been completed and what still needs to be processed. *Your dentist requires instruments within next 2.5 hours

 

 

 

After watching the video, you are required to answer 3 questions. Your response must be verbal and submitted in a video format. Video reply to length must be less than 5 min (anything past 5 min will not be graded)

 

 

 

Question 1: After watching the video, how many sterilizers have been used so far? Provide a brief explanation. 

 

 

 

Question 2: According to question 1, discuss how you identified the sterilizers that have been used today and how you know if they are safe to use. 

 

 

 

Question 3: Based on the video and the scenario, list in order the steps that would create the most efficient flow to reprocess instruments shown in the video. (List minimum 10 reprocessing steps that you will perform).

 

 

 

When answering questions 1, 2 and 3, you are required to follow below criteria:

 

 • Professionalism in delivery; appearance, background etc. Follow professional guidelines outlined in DA student guide. 

 

• Consistent and effective communication. 

 

• Clarity in presenting information regarding skills and procedures.

 

 • Enthusiasm as observed in tone, movement, body language, etc.

 

 • Ability to discuss reprocessing dental devices according to Alberta Dental Association College Infection Prevention Control Guidelines and Sait Protocols and activities used with the outcome.

 

 • Do not read off the notes when presenting, explain your answer

 

 

 

Part 2 (written submission) 

 

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT TASK

 

 

 

                 

 

 Task PPE Required

1. Loading sterilizers

 

 

 

 

 2. Adding distilled water to sterilizers 

 

 

 

 

3. Unloading thermal disinfector 

 

 

 

 

4. Inspecting instruments 

 

 

 

 

5. Lubricating hinged instruments 

 

 

 

 

6. Packaging instruments 

 

 

 

 

7. Manually cleaning instruments 

 

 

 

 

8. Closing and opening sterilizers doors 

 

 

 

 

9. Preparing biological test challenge pack 

 

 

 

 

 10. Unloading contaminated cart