N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:27-5.1 - Cleaning of reusable instruments

(a) All reusable instruments shall either be washed by hand or processed mechanically:

1. Manual instrument washing shall consist of the following steps:

i. An initial cold water rinse to remove visible soil;

ii. An enzyme pre-soak shall be used prior to cleaning;

iii. Warm water and the detergent appropriate for the particular item being cleaned shall be used;

iv. The item shall be thoroughly rinsed; and

v. Instruments shall be carefully inspected for cleanliness and damage and then dried before packaging.

2. Mechanical instrument washing shall include:

i. An initial cold water rinse to remove visible soil;

ii. An enzyme pre-soak shall be used prior to cleaning;

iii. The instrument shall be placed directly into the ultrasonic unit for a 10 minute cycle or as recommended by the manufacturer;

iv. The water and cleaning solution as recommended by the manufacturer shall be changed when visibly soiled or at a minimum, daily;

v. The chamber of the ultrasonic unit or cleaner shall be disinfected after use with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol; and

vi. Each time the chamber is filled with water, it shall be degassed to remove any air bubbles caused by the turbulence of the tank filling. This degassing process shall run at a five to 10 minutes cycle based upon manufacturer's recommendations.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-5.1