Training Manual for Health Care Central Service Technicians (Jossey-Bass Aha Press)

301 Pages·2005·4.88 MB·English

by  ASHCSP (American Society for Healthcare Central Services Professionals)

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American Society for Healthcare
Central Service Professionals of
the American Hospital Association
Training Manual
for Health Care
Central Service Technicians
Fifth Edition
Health Forum, Inc.
An American Hospital Association Company
CHICAGO
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THE JOSSEY-BASS/AHA PRESS SERIES translates the latest
ideas on health care management into practical and action-
able terms. Together,Jossey-Bass and the American Hos-
pital Association offer these essential resources for the
health care leaders of today.
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Training Manual
for Health Care
Central Service Technicians
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American Society for Healthcare
Central Service Professionals of
the American Hospital Association
Training Manual
for Health Care
Central Service Technicians
Fifth Edition
Health Forum, Inc.
An American Hospital Association Company
CHICAGO
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Training manual for health carecentral service technicians / American Society
for Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP). — 5th ed.
p. ; cm. — (Jossey-Bass/AHA Press series)
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7879-8244-7 (alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 0-7879-8244-X (alk. paper)
1. Hospitals—Central service department. 2. Hospitals—Staff.
I. American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals. II. Series.
[DNLM: 1. Central Supply,Hospital—manpower. 2. Personnel,
Hospital—education. WX 165 T768 2006]
RA975.5.C4T735 2006
362.11068'3—dc22 2005029308
Printed in the United States of America
FIFTHEDITION
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Contents
Foreword to the Fifth Edition xi
Foreword to the Fourth Edition xiii
Foreword to the Third Edition xvii
Foreword to the Second Edition xix
Foreword to the First Edition xxiii
1 Introduction to Central Service 2
Educational Objectives 2
Organizational Structure 3
Objectives and Functions 4
Major Areas in Central Service 5
Ethics 9
Safety 10
Personal Cleanliness 14
Continuous Quality Improvement 14
Rules and Regulations 15
Communication 19
Summary 21
2 Human Anatomy and Physiology 22
Educational Objectives 22
Cell Biology 23
The Skeletal System 25
The Muscular System 27
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viii Contents
The Nervous System 28
The Circulatory System 30
The Respiratory System 34
The Digestive System 35
The Urinary System 39
The Reproductive System 41
The Endocrine System 42
The Sensory System 44
Summary 47
3 Microbiology and Infection Control 48
Educational Objectives 48
Basic Microbiology 49
Disease Transmission 55
Disease Prevention 58
Nosocomial Infections and Cross-Contamination 59
Disinfection Principles 62
Sterilization Principles 63
Isolation 65
Summary 65
4 Decontamination 66
Educational Objectives 66
Collection and Transport of Used Supplies and Equipment 67
Decontamination Area 69
Standard Precautions 70
Detergents and Cleaning Agents 76
Disinfectants 77
Cleaning and Processing Equipment 82
Cleaning, Disinfection, and Preparation Procedures 91
Summary 101