Title: Identify sterilization and sanitation procedures.
Course: Health Assisting Careers (14002-36) > Section: Incorporating Safety Procedures

Identification should include

- sterilization methods
- sanitation protocols.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are there different categories for handling medical waste?
- How do Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) blood-borne pathogens standards benefit health care workers? How do they benefit patients/clients?
- What are the consequences of not following OSHA guidelines?
- How do sterilization methods differ according to the type of equipment or materials to be sterilized? Why are they different?
- What are the methods to maintain and assure sterility?