Title: Describe the labeling of packages.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician (14021) > Section: Preparing Instruments for Packaging

Description should include

- the importance of legible handwriting
- placement of labeling and writing
- how to identify trays that are missing items
- confirming correct tray information
- recording technician identification
- identifying storage destination
- identifying special information identifiers (e.g., implant, loaners, sterilization methods/cycle)
- confirming date of sterilization/date of expiration (e.g., event-related versus time).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is an approved writing instrument to label a package?
- Why is legible handwriting important?
- What information is recorded on the labels for sterilized items?
- What is shelf life?