How to show equipment is clean and ready

CRCST practice question · Patient Care Equipment & Distribution

How can staff on a patient unit easily tell that a piece of equipment has been cleaned and is ready for use?

  • A. It has been placed in the hallway
  • B. It looks shiny
  • C. It was last used more than 24 hours ago
  • D. It has a clean tag or cover applied by sterile processing

Answer

D. It has a clean tag or cover applied by sterile processing

A clean tag, label or cover clearly shows that equipment has been processed and is ready for patient use. Appearance or location alone is not a reliable sign that an item was cleaned.

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