Cleaned, Wrapped and Loaded: A Review of Equipment Reprocessing Workshop

health care working putting tools into an autoclave

Proper equipment and device reprocessing is important in providing quality care to patients and helping minimize the risk of infection. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is offering workshops to review best practices for proper medical equipment reprocessing.

This workshop provides 4 hours of learning on infection control and reprocessing. A certificate of attendance will be provided to submit to your regulatory college.

What you’ll learn

  • Important resources
  • Proper inventory of equipment and Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (MIFUs)
  • Single use vs. reusable equipment
  • Recommended setup of your reprocessing area
  • Reprocessing steps
  • How to properly store your equipment
  • Overview of infection control complaint investigations

Upcoming workshops

Orangeville Public Health Office, 180 Broadway