Training activity: 3

Details

Observe decontamination procedures for medical devices and reflect on the process

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

• Appreciate the need for decontamination of medical devices
• Consider the lifecycle of reusable vs. single use equipment
• Appreciate the role of local policies in governing practices

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of medical device management to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team involved in the management of medical devices.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of medical device management.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the management of medical devices with other specialties.