Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 28 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Article 34 - HOSPITALS
Section 28-34-13 - Central sterilizing and supply

Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 28-34-13

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024

(a) Policies and procedures shall be established in writing for storage, maintenance, and distribution of supplies and equipment.

(b) Sterile supplies and equipment shall not be mixed with unsterile supplies, and shall be stored in dust-proof and moisture-free units. They shall be properly labeled.

(c) Sterilizers and autoclaves shall be provided of appropriate type and necessary capacity to adequately sterilize instruments, utensils, dressings, water, operating and delivery room materials, as well as laboratory equipment and supplies. The sterilizers shall have approved control and safety features. The accuracy of instruments shall be checked periodically by an approved method. Adequate surveillance methods for checking sterilization procedures shall be employed.

(d) The date of sterilization or date of expiration shall be marked on all sterile supplies, and unused items shall be resterilized in accordance with written policies.

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