Okla. Admin. Code § 310:233-3-3.1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 310:233-3-3.1 - Reusable equipment

(a)General. After each use, non-disposable instruments and reusable equipment must comply with the cleaning and sterilizing processes and procedures stated in this Section.

(b)Preclean. To remove residue an instrument is pre-cleaned either manually or mechanically.

(1) Manual scrubbing is performed by thoroughly scrubbing with an appropriate detergent and water solution with items fully submerged. While manually scrubbing, the person will wear appropriate personal protective equipment including:

(A) full length sleeves;

(B) elbow-high gloves;

(C) apron; and

(D) face mask with eye protection.

(2) Mechanical cleaning consists of following the instructions provided with the device.

(c)Enzyme Cleaner in Ultrasonic Devise. After precleaning and rinsing the instruments, they are then placed in an ultrasonic cleaning unit and submerged in a protein-dissolving enzyme cleaner or detergent per the manufacturer's instructions.

(d)Packaging. After the instruments have been placed in an ultrasonic cleaner, all packaged, non-disposable instrument are instruments are dried and packed individually in sterilized pouches. These sterilized pouches contain either an indicator or integrator strip. Additionally, the expiration date stated on the pouch cannot exceed 6 months from when the instrument was packed into the sterilized pouch.

(e)Autoclave. All packaged, non-disposable instruments are sterilized in a steam autoclave. The autoclave is used, cleaned, and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions. A copy of the manufacturer's recommended procedures for the autoclave is kept on site and available for inspection.

(g)Storing. After properly packaged, instruments are immediately stored in a dry, clean cabinet or tightly covered container reserved for the storage of such instrument. All instruments remain properly stored in their sterile pouches until just before performing a procedure. Sterile equipment can only be handled with clean gloves and cannot be used if the package has been breached or after the expiration date without first repackaging and resterilizing.

(h)Statim Autoclave Option.

(1) For establishments utilizing a Statim autoclave, an operator will need to take monthly spore tests that are verified through an independent laboratory to confirm that the Statim autoclave is capable of attaining sterilization.

(2) The reusable items are sterilized in a bulk load without sterilization pouches, just before the procedure.

(3) Items are used immediately after opening the Statim autoclave cassette.

(4) The items contained in the cassette are used for one client only and include the use of an integrator strip.

(i)Assembling. When assembling instruments, the artist will wear disposable exam gloves and use aseptic techniques to ensure that the instruments and gloves are not contaminated.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:233-3-3.1

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022