Title: Transfer sterilized items to storage and distribution areas.
Course: Sterile Processing Technician (14021) > Section: Exploring the Sterilization Process

Transfer should include

- identification of storage area locations
- identification of staging area location
- prioritization for rapid turn-around
- proper handling of items without damaging them (e.g. stacking, rough handling)
- air exchanges (e.g. negative pressure, positive pressure)
- body mechanics
- ergonomics
- tracking items (e.g. manual, computer)
- traffic flow
- early release of implantable devices.