D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-G309

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 25-G309 - PREVENTING CONTAMINATION - REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS AND STERILIZATION PROCEDURES*

309.1

Operators shall ensure reusable instruments are cleaned by gloved personnel prior to sterilization using the following methods:

(a) Pre-clean the items in an ultrasonic cleaning unit used according to the manufacturer's instructions. A copy of the manufacturers recommended procedures for operation of the ultrasonic cleaning unit shall be available for inspection by an authorized agent of the Department;

(b) Manually clean the items by using a stiff bristle brush under water with a solution of low-residue detergent, with care taken to ensure the removal of any pigment or body substances not visible to the eye, thoroughly rinse with at least warm water and then drain, and clean by soaking in a protein dissolving detergent-enzyme cleaner used according to the manufacturer's instructions; or

(c) Rinse and dry the items prior to packaging for sterilization.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-G309

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 13496 (12/29/2017)