There are so many medical equipment in the hospital. Where should they be placed for disinfection?

During the epidemic, the dedication of medical staff moved everyone deeply. Among the people who composed this poem of the fight against the epidemic, there is such a place that can be regarded as the "rear base" of the anti-epidemic efforts. It is - the disinfection supply center. 
Under the new normal of epidemic prevention and control, the disinfection supply center, as a key department for hospital infection control, has to carry out its work with even greater rigor and complexity compared to usual times. Infection control personnel must closely follow the frontline medical staff in the clinical setting, firmly implement the responsibilities of all parties, provide adequate support, and pay attention to scientificity and effectiveness in order to truly enhance the efficiency of epidemic prevention work and become the "gatekeepers" of hospital infection control. 
The seemingly simple process of disinfection is actually far from as easy as you might think! Today's article takes you on a tour of the disinfection supply center. 

Handover process 
Carefully check, no mistakes allowed 
During the handover process, the staff of the disinfection supply center must be fully prepared and vigilant. Even the slightest mistake is unacceptable. In this process, the number and types of the equipment in the center need to be checked one by one. The center stores all the equipment of the hospital, which is of great significance. Any mistakes will lead to irreversible consequences. 

Classification stage 
Accurately distinguish, meticulous 
In the classification stage, the classification personnel not only need to categorize the medical devices based on their material and precision, but also need to take proper protective measures to prevent occupational exposure. 
Punctuality and meticulousness are the norm for everyone's work. Under the risk of occupational exposure, maintaining such a rigorous working attitude is a test for everyone. 

Cleaning process 
Unafraid of scorching heat or freezing cold, only seeking purity 
During the cleaning process, everyone needs to mix the cleaning agent in the prescribed proportion and dress according to the personal protection requirements. 
Here, different types of equipment and items require different cleaning methods (including manual cleaning and mechanical cleaning). Whether it's the manual cleaning in the freezing cold winter or the cleaning with thick gloves in the scorching summer, everyone still treats it seriously as usual. 

Maintenance inspection
Observation is meticulous, leaving no trace behind. 
During the inspection and maintenance process, the staff from the disinfection supply center need to use a light magnifying glass to check for the presence of water stains or rust stains. 
Furthermore, the inspection of sterile instrument packages must not be overlooked. It is necessary to ensure that the sterilization process is qualified, the chemical indicators inside the packages are in good condition, and the wet package phenomenon should also be avoided. Only in this way can qualified instrument packages be provided for clinical departments. 

Packaging stage 
Check carefully and pack in categories 
Now we come to the packaging stage. Everyone needs to carefully check the types, specifications and quantities of the equipment. Here, different items have different packaging methods. 
For instance, surgical instruments need to be placed in baskets to prevent them from being mixed up and to make them easy to access. While items like basins, plates, and bowls should be packaged separately. 

Sterilization process 
Repeatedly check to ensure sterile use 
During the sterilization process, the cleaned instruments, equipment and items need to be sterilized. Instruments that can withstand high temperatures should undergo high-pressure steam sterilization; those made of materials that are not heat-resistant or precision instruments should be treated in low-temperature sterilization equipment. 
Carrying out effective disinfection and sterilization is essential to ensure the safety of medical staff's use and to safeguard the health of patients. 
Friendly reminder 
Due to the fact that various instruments vary in terms of the degree of infection and contamination, as well as the precision of the instruments themselves, the time required for each stage of cleaning and sterilization is also different. Please don't be in a hurry. We will handle it as soon as possible and provide you with a batch after batch of qualified sterile packages. Distribution phase 
Store properly and record accurately 
The distribution process is of utmost importance. It is necessary to keep detailed records of the distribution of sterile items. This will facilitate traceability and recall. Once the items have been distributed, they must not be allowed to enter the sterile storage area again. 

Disinfection Supply House 
It is precisely because of the existence of the "Disinfection Supply Center" that the use of medical equipment in various departments of the hospital can proceed in an orderly manner, and it can ensure that medical staff have access to clean, hygienic and sterile medical supplies.