Building for the Future Contents

Chapters

• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 Definitions and Abbreviations
• Chapter 3 New Construction
  • New Construction Versus Renovation
  • Trends Affecting Design
  • Overview of the Planning Process
  • Planning New Construction for Sterile Processing
  • Managing the Design Process
  • Construction Interface
  • Occupancy Planning
• Chapter 4 Renovation Projects
  • Driving Forces
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Operational Issues
  • Reprocessing Outside the SPD
  • Renovation Coordination
• Chapter 5 New Equipment Planning
  • Importance of Equipment Planning
  • Determining the SPD Equipment Mix
  • Materials Reprocessing Life Cycle
  • Water and Steam Quality
  • Integrated Process Flow
  • Decontamination Equipment Planning
  • Sterilization Equipment Planning
  • Vendor Assistance, Product Selection, and Site Visits
  • Specifications
  • Warranties and Service Agreements
  • Installation
  • Testing and Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Washers
  • Qualification Testing of Sterilizers
  • Staff Development and Training
• Chapter 6 Summary
• Chapter 7 References and Resources

Annexes

• A Date Requirements for Functional Planning of Sterile Processing Areas
• B Examples of Space Program Summaries for the Decontamination, Preparation and Packaging, and Sterilization Areas in a Sterile Processing Department
• C Example of a Time Study for Sterile Processing
• D Sample Calendar for Moving to a New SPD
• E Infection Control Risk Assessment: Matrix of Precautions for Construction & Renovation
• F Example of Equipment Listing by SPD Functional Area
• G Example of an Equipment Orientation Checklist