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0 0 • Be alert to maintenance problems. • Use proper receptacles for waste. • A solid ladder broad based foot stool should be used for reaching high items. • Keep floors dry and clean spills immediately. • Cuts, punctures and all other injuries are to be reported to the supervisor immediately. • Do not attempt to lift awkward or heavy materials alone. • Walk, do not run. Open doors slowly. • Push linen carts; do not pull them. • Never carry more than 2 large packs (24 pounds) at one time. • Bend down, rather than over, to reach items on lower shelves. • Physically turn rather than twist to reach items located behind or to the side. 5.10. ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE The method by which contamination by micro organisms is prevented. 5.10.1. Principles: • All items within a sterile field must be sterile. • The edges of sterile containers are not considered sterile once the package is opened. • Sterile personnel and items should only contact sterile areas: un -sterile personnel and items should only come into contact with un -sterile areas. • Movement within or around sterile field must not cause contamination of the sterile field. • Sterile barriers that have been permeated must be considered contaminated. • Items of doubtful sterility are considered un -sterile. • Sterile items must be introduced to the sterile field in an aseptic manner that does not compromise their sterility or the sterility of the sterile field. 5.10.2. Sterilization • The process by which items are rendered free of micro organisms including spores. • Guidelines for preparing linen for Sterilization: • Freshly laundered to avoid super -heating. • Dry. • Free of defects, lint and stains. Inspection is conducted over an illuminated glass or Plexiglas table top. • Items are to be fan -folded or rolled loosely. • Alternate layers crossed to allow penetration of the sterilizing agent. 5.10.3. Packaging • The purpose of packaging is to keep items sterile following Sterilization process until they are opened and aseptically delivered to the sterile field. • Packing must: • Be impervious to micro organisms of 0.5 microns in diameter or length. • Be moisture resistant. • Be economical. 12.09 _19-