PREVENTING WOUND INFECTION BEGINS BEFORE THE PATIENT
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1 Lesson No. CRCST 132 (Technical Continuing Education - TCE) Sponsored by: by Carol Petro, RN, CRCST, CIS, CNOR OR Educator and Sterile Processing Educator Indiana University Health North Hospital Carmel, IN Packaging Systems for Central Service Operations LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Review the three basic types of packaging systems and explain the objectives of all packaging materials 2. Describe basic processing protocols for peel pouches, woven or non-woven material wrappers, and rigid containers PREVENTING WOUND INFECTION BEGINS BEFORE THE PATIENT reaches the Operating Room (OR). Delivery of sterile surgical instruments to the OR is one of many processes performed by Central Service (CS) personnel each day. After their delivery, OR nurses depend on the consistency of the packaging systems to facilitate the ease of opening and transfer of their contents to the sterile field. The sterility and the integrity of the packages are verified at the point of use before the surgeons receive them. OBJECTIVE 1: REVIEW THE THREE BASIC TYPES OF PACKAGING SYS- TEMS AND EXPLAIN THE OBJECTIVES OF ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS There are three basic methods of packaging systems used to maintain, store and transport sterile surgical instruments: peel pouching, woven or non-woven material wrappers, and rigid containers. The selection of the packaging system primarily depends on the sterilization method, size and weight of contents, and user preference. Note: the latter may include ease of storage and removal at the point of use, and cost-effectiveness. There are four primary objectives for all packaging materials: chosen sterilant and be compatible with any other requirements of the sterilization process. sterility of package contents until opened. be opened without contaminating the contents by the user. sterile at the point of use. This series of self-study lessons on CS topics was developed by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). Purdue University s Extended Campus and IAHCSMM both offer grading opportunities. Earn Continuing Education Credits Online: You can use these lessons as an in-service with your staff, or visit for online grading at a nominal fee. Each 20 question online quiz with a passing score of 70% or higher is worth two points (2 contact hours) toward your CRCST re-certification of 12 CEs. Mail: For written grading of individual lessons, send the completed 20-question quiz and $15 to: PEC Business Office, Purdue University, Stewart Center Room 110, 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN Each 20 question quiz with a passing score of 70% or higher is worth two points (2 contact hours) toward your CRCST re-certification of 12 CE. Subscription Series: From January 1 to June 30 each year, Purdue Extended Campus offers an annual mail-in or online self-study lesson subscription for $75 (six specific lessons worth 2 points each toward your CRCST re-certification of 12 CE). Call for details. IAHCSMM provides online grading service for any of the Lesson Plan varieties. Purdue University provides grading services solely for CRCST and CIS lesson plans. For More Information: Direct any questions about online grading to IAHCSMM at , and questions about written grading to Purdue University at To print any current valid lesson for grading or review, visit
2 Regardless of the packaging system used, proper storage and handling is necessary to maintain content sterility. The packaging system should be tamper evident so a package opened in error cannot be resealed without complete reprocessing. Storage room temperature should be 75 F (24 C) or less with humidity less than 70%. OBJECTIVE 2: DESCRIBE BASIC PROCESSING PROTOCOLS FOR PEEL POUCHES, WOVEN OR NON-WOVEN MATERIAL WRAPPERS, AND RIGID CONTAINERS. PEEL POUCHES Peel packs are pouches used to hold items during sterilization. Different pouch construction materials may be required to accommodate available sterilization processes. Not all pouches can be utilized in all types of sterilization processes. Plastic/paper peel pouches are used with steam sterilization. The plastic side of Photo 1: Scissor in self-seal pouch with proper tip protection and internal sterilization indicator the pouch allows for direct visualization of the contents and chemical indicator. The paper side allows for air removal and the sterilant to enter the pouch. Figure 1 shows a photo of an instrument in a selfseal pouch. Tyvek is a brand name for a peel pouch used with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization; however, these pouches cannot be used in steam sterilization because they will melt. Pouches are used only for small, lightweight, low profile items. If the instrument appears to be too heavy or large for peel packaging, another packaging method should be used. The peel pouch should be large enough to allow the instrument to move from side-to-side and not compromise the seams by over-stretching the material. Important note: the proper size for a single or double peel package should have ¼-inch clearance on all sides of the package. Curved instruments should be placed with the curved end toward the plastic side of the pouch to avoid punctures though the paper side. Placing instruments with handles toward the pre-sealed end allows the scrub person at the sterile field to easily remove the instruments when opening the pouch. If instruments have sharp tips, clear-vented tip protectors should be used to prevent punctures through the pouch. The chemical indicator is placed inside the pouch next to the surgical instrument so the color change can easily be seen through the plastic side of the pouch. This indicates that the sterilant has reached the indicator. Before sealing, excess air should be removed from the pouch. The peel pouch is either self-sealed or manually heat-sealed when the instrument is packaged. When using self-sealed pouches, the fold lines provided by the manufacturer should be strictly followed to prevent overlapping and small openings between the package and the sealant. Also, the seal s fold should be free of wrinkles or creases. If the peel pouch is heat-sealed, the instructions including proper temperature ranges provided by the heat sealer s manufacturer should always be followed. Note: sealing temperatures are affected by the type of pouch being sealed (e.g., Tyvek pouches require a lower temperature range). When manually sealing a pouch, ensure that there is ample space at the end of pouch for users to use their thumb to open the package and present its contents aseptically to the sterile field. This will prevent the pouch from ripping in a way that contaminates the contents during delivery. Some peel pouch manufacturers provide a printed picture on the pouch to indicate which direction the pouch should be opened. OR personnel typically prefer double-pouching of multiple instruments because the inner pouch keeps the instruments together when opened onto a sterile field. Double pouches also allow
3 CRCST SELF-STUDY LESSON PLAN Peel pouches should be labeled with a permanent marker or another labeling technique that is approved for the sterilization process that is used. Petroleum-based inks used in most ball point pens or wax markers are not recommended for labeling of packages before or after sterilization. Information about the item, storage location, date wrapped, and package assembler s name (or initials, according to facility s policy) should be included on the plastic side of the pouch package. easier presentation of the sterile item to the scrub person without contamination. The reason: sterility is compromised if instruments slide to the side when the pouch is opened because the seal edges of the pouch exposed when opening the pouch are not considered to be sterile. If double-pouching is used, each peel pack should be sealed separately, and the paper side of the inner pouch should be placed toward the paper side of outer pouch. Doing so enables the sterilant to enter through the paper side of the pouch. Folding the inside pouch is not permitted when its plastic side would fold over and cover the paper side of the outer pouch because this would interfere with sterilization and air removal. Peel pouches should be labeled with a permanent marker or another labeling technique that is approved for the sterilization process that is used. Petroleum-based inks used in most ball point pens or wax markers are not recommended for labeling of packages before or after sterilization. Information about the item, storage location, date wrapped, and package assembler s name (or initials, according to facility s policy) should be included on the plastic side of the pouch package. Note: writing on the paper side of the pouch can compromise package sterility. Plastic paper pouches should not be used within wrapped sets or rigid containers because the pouches may be positioned in a way that interferes with air removal, sterilant contact and drying. NONWOVEN OR WOVEN MATERIAL WRAPPERS Woven wrapping materials are usually 100% cotton, cotton-polyester or synthetic blends. Woven materials are reusable and require laundering, de-linting, and inspection for holes and fabric degradation before each use. Inspection and mending of holes and defects are time-consuming tasks, and many facilities select disposable wrappers because they are easier to wrap, and there may be greater confidence in sterility protection; however, all disposable wrappers can incur rips and tears during manufacturing, transportation or storage. As with peel pouch packaging, the instruments must be wrapped in a manner that facilitates aseptic presentation of the contents. The instrument tray should be wrapped with two layers of wrap.wrapped packages to be sterilized by steam may require that an absorbent towel be placed under the item for two reasons: to prevent package rips and tears during storage and to absorb moisture that occurs during the steam cycle. A towel is not placed under items when disposable wraps are used for instruments to be processed with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma vapor sterilization. Instead, specialized non-absorbable materials should be used to protect packages from rips and tears. These products also ensure the hydrogen peroxide gas plasma is not absorbed. This is important because absorption depletes the sterilant mixture in the chamber, which would cause the system s self-monitoring of the sterilization process to cancel the cycle. The ability of sterilization wrappers to maintain the content s sterility has historically been based on two layers of wrap material. Polypropylene wrappers are available that are sealed together on two sides and allow use of a simultaneous envelope fold wrapping technique. If this product is not available, two layers of wrap should used with a sequential wrapping technique. Note: this involves wrapping the item completely using one layer of wrap and then wrapping the item a second time with another single layer of wrap; however, no tape is placed to secure the last fold of the inside wrap. It will be held securely in place with the application of the second layer of wrap. Always utilize wrap materials as
4 directed by the manufacturer because the company has performed the required testing that demonstrates correct application that provides the required sterility maintenance. Do not write directly on the wrapping material because doing so will compromise sterility. Instead, use an approved printed label or write on the wrapper s sterilization tape. The weight of the tray or other item should not exceed 25 pounds total, including container and instruments. Excess weight can compromise the sterilization and drying processes, and increase worker injury from lifting. After sterilization, the wrapped package must cool and dry before it is handled. If the wrapped package is handled while it is still warm and moist, it can wick the bacteria from the hands of the person handling it. After the package has cooled and dried, bacteria cannot travel through the wrapper unless they are facilitated by external moisture and/or a wrapper s rips and tears. RIGID CONTAINERS The locking and filtering mechanisms of rigid containers vary based upon their manufacturer but, despite these variations, they must allow for the removal of moisture, drying, and the aseptic presentation of contents to the sterile field. Selection factors for rigid containers include the size needed for the instrument set, ease of assembly and cleaning, purchase price, and the materials and supplies needed to maintain them including locks, filters, labels, and replacement parts. Not all rigid containers require a paper filter, but some require a paper filter on the bottom and top of the container. Some containers have a solid bottom and do not require a bottom filter. Other rigid containers feature a reusable filter that, unless damaged, can be used for a specified number of cycles. Other rigid containers have a pressure valve system that allows air removal and entry of the steam sterilant in the container. The valve closes at the completion of the cycle allowing the contents to remain sterile. Most rigid containers require an integrity lock on both sides of the container to indicate that the container has not been tampered with; however, one rigid container system does not require integrity locks. Instead, locks pop down on both ends when the contents have been processed at the proper pressure and temperature. One potential concern is that there is no chemical indicator color change on the outside of the container. To address this, personnel in many facilities add a strip of wrapping tape on the label to show color change. Money is saved on integrity locks, but personnel must remember to place the tape on the container s exterior during assembly. Rigid container systems can save resources, including time and money. A concern is that not all rigid containers can be used for all sterilization devices. Some require specific placement in the sterilizer, and some can be stacked for sterilization while others cannot. When rigid containers are utilized, every person involved with their processing and use must be aware of the limitations and recommendations to assure product sterilization. IN CONCLUSION Proper selection and use of a packaging system is critical to patient care. As explained in this lesson, there are several types of packaging systems available that should be carefully evaluated for each of the facility s processing needs. CRCST personnel should always ensure that the manufacturer s instructions for use are consistently and carefully followed for each type of packaging system used. ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SELF-STUDY LESSONS SCOTT DAVIS, CMRP, CRCST, CHMMC Materials Manager, Surgical Services University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV SUSAN KLACIK, ACE, CHL, CRCST, FCS CSS Manager, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH PATTI KONCUR, CRCST, CHMMC, ACE Educational Specialist, IAHCSMM NATALIE LIND, FCS, CRCST, CHL Educational Director, IAHCSMM DAVID NARANCE, RN, BSN, CRCST Reprocessing Manager/Clinician Med Central Health System, Mansfield, OH CAROL PETRO, RN, BSN, CNOR, CRCST, CIS OR Educator and Sterile Processing Educator, Indiana University Health North Hospital, Carmel, IN TECHNICAL EDITOR CARLA MCDERMOTT, RN, CRCST Clinical Nurse III, South Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City, FL SERIES WRITER/EDITOR JACK D. NINEMEIER, PH.D. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
5 Quiz - Packaging Systems for Central Service Operations Sponsored by: OBJECTIVE 1 1. Which is not of concern when selecting the packaging system to be used? a. Ease of storage b. Weight of contents c. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Approval d. Cost effectiveness 2. How many primary objectives must be attained for all packaging materials? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four 3. Packaging materials must maintain the sterility of package contents only until they have been transferred to the operating room suite. OBJECTIVE 2 4. What is the purpose of the paper side of a peel pouch? a. To allow direct visualization of the contents b. To allow air removal c. To allow the sterilant to enter the pouch d. B and C above 5. Curved instruments should be placed in a peel pouch with the curved end towards the paper side of the pouch. 6. Which is true about the use of peel pouches when processing instruments with sharp tips? a. Clear-vented tip protectors should be used b. A longer processing time is required c. A higher processing temperature is needed d. All of the above are correct. 7. Where is a chemical indicator placed inside a peel pouch? a. At the top of the pouch b. At the bottom of the pouch c. On both sides of the pouch d. Next to the surgical instrument 8. Which should occur before sealing a peel pouch? a. The processor s identification information should be written on the pouch b. Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma should be injected into the pouch c. Excess air should be removed from the pouch d. All of the above are true 9. Tyvek pouches should be sealed at the same temperature as pouches made of other materials. 10. Which is a typical advantage of double-pouching of instruments? a. The process is less costly b. Larger instruments can be processed in the peel pouch c. It allows easier presentation of the sterile item to the scrub person without contamination d. All the above are correct 11. Which is correct when double pouching is used? a. The paper side of the inner pouch should be placed toward the paper side of the outer pouch b. The plastic side of the inner pouch should be placed toward the paper side of the outer pouch c. It depends upon the sterilization process to be used d. There is no requirement about how pouches should be placed when a doublepouching method is used 12. Processing information including storage location and date of wrapping should be included on the plastic side of the pouch package. 13. Plastic paper pouches should not be used: a. Within wrapped sets b. Within rigid containers c. A and B above d. The correct answer depends upon facility policy 14. How many layers of wrap should be used when instrument trays are wrapped with nonwoven or woven material wrappers? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four 15. The weight of a tray should not exceed pounds total, including container and instrument. a. 15 b. 20 c. 25 d After a package has cooled and dried, bacteria cannot travel through the package, unless they are facilitated by: a. External moisture b. Wrapper rips c. Wrapper tears d. A and B above 17. Locking and filtering mechanisms of rigid containers must: a. Allow for the removal of moisture b. Promote drying c. Allow the aseptic presentation of contents to the sterile field d. B and C above 18. Selection factors for rigid containers include ease of assembly and cleaning, purchase price, and the materials and supplies needed to maintain them. 19. All rigid containers require a paper filter. 20. What is the purpose of an integrity lock on both sides of a rigid container? a. It indicates how long the rigid container has been in storage b. It reveals the dates when preventive maintenance is required c. It indicates there has been no tempering with the container d. It allows containers to be stacked on top of each other REQUEST FOR ONLINE SCORING (payment and scoring made directly online at REQUEST FOR PAPER/PENCIL SCORING (please print or type information below) I have enclosed the scoring fee of $15. (please make checks payable to Purdue University. We regret that no refunds can Name be given) Check here if you have a change of address Mailing Address (be sure to include apartment numbers or post office boxes) Check here if you wish to have your results ed to you DETACH QUIZ, FOLD, AND RETURN TO: Purdue University PEC Business Office Stewart Center, Room Memorial Mall West Lafayette, IN City State Zip Code ( ) Daytime telephone IAHCSMM Membership Number Address If your name has changed in the last 12 months, please provide your former name Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution
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