Title: Demonstrate the handling of items for sterilization.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician (14021) > Section: Exploring the Sterilization Process

Demonstration should include

- moving items from cart to cart
- using body mechanics
- handling items to preserve packaging integrity
- accessing instructions for use
- maintaining package integrity
- identifying compromised integrity (e.g. holes, filters, broken locks and seals)
- placing filters, locks, seals, and external indicators in proper locations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do you handle sterilized items to ensure package integrity?
- How can you identify a compromise in the integrity of the pack to be sterilized?
- Why is it important where the external indicator is located?