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DICAL EQUIPMENT <br /> I. QUALITY CONTROL <br /> A. Autoclave <br /> 1. The autoclave shall be tested monthly with Kilit Ampules (Bacillus- <br /> Sterotherophillis) placed in the center of a load. A record of the results of <br /> these tests shall be maintained and kept on file for at least three years. <br /> The lab slip shall have Bacillus Sterotherophillis written on it. <br /> 2. A record of the temperatures for each load will be maintained on the log, <br /> and kept on file for three years. <br /> 3. The load size shall be no larger than 6" x 6" x 12". <br /> 4. Medi-Puts packaging shall be used for autoclaving instruments which need <br /> to be sterilized. The word steam appears when the package is properly <br /> autoclaved. <br /> 5. Infectious waste containers, when autoclaved, shall have autoclave tape <br /> attached in order to verify sterility. <br /> 6. The autoclave shall be calibrated annually. <br /> B. Incubator <br /> 1. The incubator temperature shall be checked daily and recorded. The <br /> temperature must be kept between 35 to 36 degrees C. <br /> C. Emergency Equipment <br /> 1. Emergency kits are to be checked monthly for expiration dates and need <br /> for re-supply. <br /> 2. The RN in each clinic is responsible for the monthly review of the <br /> emergency medications and equipment and maintaining a check list posted <br /> on top of the emergency kit. <br /> a. All medications shall be inspected for expiration dates and <br /> usability. <br /> b. The equipment is checked monthly for usability. <br /> MHDHQUIP.QC - N.1 - <br /> REVISED 01/94 <br />