Sterilization Process (Dental Instruments)
Assignment Directive
Tested: Outcome 6: Reprocess dental devices according to Alberta Dental Association College Infection Prevention Control Guidelines.
Rationale:
Understanding proper reprocessing steps is very important for dental assistants. Through this assignment your communication, application of skills and comprehension of Outcome 6 and the Alberta Dental Association College Infection Prevention Control Guidelines will be examined.
Read the scenario below and watch the video to complete this assignment.
Scenario:
You have been asked to take over for another assistant in the sterilization room as she had to leave work unexpectedly. Unfortunately, you did not have a chance to discuss with her before she left what she had already completed and what still needed to be reprocessed.
Refer to the attached video showing what the sterilization room looks like when you arrive. Looking at the schedule you notice that the dentist will need all the instruments processed within the next 2.5 hours.
Video:
Refer to Brightspace- Assignments to view the video
Part 1
After watching the video, you are required to answer 3 questions.
Question 1:
After watching the video, how many sterilizers had been used that day? Provide a brief explanation.
Question 2:
According to question 1, discuss how you identified the sterilizers that were in use, and how do you know if they are safe to use.
Question 3:
Based on the scenario and accompanying video, list in order, the steps you would take to create the most efficient flow while reprocessing the instruments shown in the video. (List a minimum of 10 reprocessing steps that you would perform).
